DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative

A huge thank you to our guest facilitators at Social X Change: Black History Power Hour | We've Come This Far. ?? Hosted by our Director of Education Development and Partnerships, Ashlee M., this discussion raised questions about resource redistribution, valuing the voice of young people, and left us with action items that we can immediately perform. Pause to read them! Thank you again to everyone who joined this conversation! If you attended, share a moment that resonated with you in the comments ??

Happening tomorrow ? We hope you'll join us for this vital conversation. We're excited to have several guest facilitators across the city join us. Now we need you! Virtual | Free to Attend | Register here and invite a friend: https://lnkd.in/eW-rPSkq

Join us virtually for a peer-led discussion on how the collective efforts of the DC Black Arts community can support the next generation of creatives, artists, and cultural leaders! ?? The conversation will explore the challenges currently faced, what steps must be taken, and practical action items. Tues. Feb. 25 on Zoom. Conversation facilitated by Ashlee M., Director of Education Development and Partnerships at DC Collaborative. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eW-rPSkq

Join us virtually for a peer-led discussion on how the collective efforts of the DC Black Arts community can support the next generation of creatives, artists, and cultural leaders! ?? The conversation will explore the challenges currently faced, what steps must be taken, and practical action items. Tues. Feb. 25 on Zoom. Conversation facilitated by Ashlee M., Director of Education Development and Partnerships at DC Collaborative. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eW-rPSkq

EDUCATORS! ?? Join us for a workshop series with?Center for Inspired Teaching ?? This series invites arts and humanities education professionals to explore strategies for overcoming obstacles in student engagement, fostering connection, and developing an improvisational mindset. ?? Participants will discuss approaches to accommodating learning disabilities, identify resources that enhance their teaching, and gain tools to navigate the unpredictable confidently and creatively. ?? Participants will be compensated for their time with a $150 honorarium. ?Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e5rGHQht This project is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts

Read why Alorie Clark, our Executive Director, believes in our mission and how you can support the work of our fearless and passionate staff as we advocate and amplify the voices of those we serve. Keep reading ??

New article ? We learn from one educator why field trips are so important: “Exposure is the biggest thing; these kids need to see that the world is bigger than their block.” But getting there, according to our research, can be a major barrier for public schools with little to no transportation funding. That is why our programming is desperately needed. Keep reading:

New Article ? Written by our Engagement Manager, Shelby Hubbard, they describe what it was like to be labeled at risk of dropping out of high school, how they found community, and, according to research, what a creative, consistent community can offer to students. "I wasn’t a good student. In middle and high school, I performed poorly, getting shuffled from one grade to the next until graduation." Keep reading below ??

New article ? Read why Ilana Lipowicz, our Education Programs Assistant, believes access to arts education is a human right and how our work makes the arts and humanities more accessible to DC students. #ArtsEducation #WashingtonDC