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Over the last five months, Dramatic Results joined nine other nonprofits for “Communicating for Results.” The cohort-based program provided an opportunity for members of our team to connect with fellow leaders in our region and think strategically about how we can tap into the power of communications to strengthen our impact. This incredible experience was facilitated by Cause Communications and made possible by the generous support of the Dwight Stuart Youth Foundation. Stay tuned for more updates from our team about what we are up to and how you can be a part of bringing impact to your community ??

? Today’s the Day! ? This is your last chance to make a difference during Long Beach Gives! We’ve got just 24 hours to reach our goal of $2,500—and we need your help to get there! Imagine the impact your donation can have: ? Miguel’s Story: Miguel, a second grader, once struggled with self-confidence and focus. With guidance from our Teaching Artists, he learned to celebrate his progress, and now he approaches challenges with a positive mindset. ? Maria’s Journey: Maria, from a Title I school in Long Beach, felt disconnected from traditional learning methods. But through our STEAM+ Theater program, she discovered her voice, improved her grades, and reignited her passion for learning. These stories are just the beginning. With your support today, we can create more moments of transformation for students who need it most. How Your Gift Helps: ?? Empowers educators to foster creativity and critical thinking. ?? Expands our reach to bring arts-integrated learning to more students. ?? Strengthens our impact with data-driven program enhancements. The clock is ticking! Your donation today can change lives and bring us closer to a brighter future for every student. ?? Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gSMWWmY8 Together, let’s make these last 24 hours count. ?? #LongBeachGives #LastChance #ArtsEducation #SupportEducation #DonateToday #LBG2024

Thanks to The Nonprofit Partnership and the Professional Services Fund for giving Dramatic Results an opportunity to engage in dynamic strategic planning, facilitated by Jennifer Harper Allen! We spent the day reigniting our love of learning and passion for disrupting traditional educational models. We returned again and again to how might we better understand and communicate our WHY. We have some exciting projects in the pipeline and look forward to sharing resources in the coming year! We can't recommend this funding opportunity enough. If you are currently receiving a grant from the The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation, The Rudolph J. and Daphne A. Munzer Foundation, or The Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation, make sure to reach out to TNP today. #ArtsEd?#Education #Learning #School #Teaching #Art #STEAM

?? Early Giving Starts TODAY ?? Help us reach our goal of $2,500 by September 19 with your support during Long Beach Gives! ? Why Your Donation Matters ? Meet Miguel, a second grader who struggled with focus and confidence. During his first lessons, he quickly cycled between frustration and self-doubt. But with the support of our Teaching Artists, Miguel learned to celebrate small wins. With each achievement, he’d say, “Oh, I did it!” or “I’m getting it now!” His growth is a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of arts education. Then there’s Maria, another second grader from Long Beach. She entered her Title I school feeling disconnected from her lessons. Despite her intelligence and curiosity, traditional teaching methods left her disengaged. But everything changed when she joined our STEAM+ Theater program. Maria found her voice, her grades improved, and she began to see herself as a creative and capable learner. Her journey reflects the heart of what we do at Dramatic Results. Your donation helps students like Miguel and Maria thrive: ?? Empower Educators to nurture creative, critical thinkers. ?? Expand Programs to bring arts-integrated learning to more students. ?? Strengthen Impact by using data to ensure every program evolves with our students' needs. With your support, we can create more success stories like theirs. Together, we can bridge the educational divide and foster a brighter, more equitable future. ?? Join Us Now through September 19! Donate today ?? https://lnkd.in/gSMWWmY8 Let’s change lives together. ??

????????This year's Teaching Artist Training revisited the importance of Peer Bonds to the learning experience! ???????? Our artists explored strategies to help students develop essential life skills by building connections with other students and trusted adults in the classroom. By setting respect-driven ground rules and supporting group cohesion, our Teaching Artists are ready to help every student feel heard and valued. ?? We’re excited to see the impact this training will have in classrooms! #ArtsEducation #TeachingArtists #PeerBonds #DramaticResults #InclusiveLearning #SEL

Just one month until #LongBeachGives and we are so excited to see our whole community make a difference, together. #DramaticResults #Nonprofits #MakeADifference

???? Excited to kick off our STEAM+ Theater Teaching Artist Training today! For the next three days, our dedicated team will dive into innovative arts-integrated teaching strategies that bring science to life through the power of theater. ?? This year marks our 6th year of district-wide programming at Walnut Valley Unified School District, and we're more committed than ever to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration in the classroom. Our training room is all setup and ready to inspire our Teaching Artists to deliver transformative learning experiences that engage students and encourage them to explore STEAM concepts in new and exciting ways. ??? Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and empower educators to make learning real through hands-on, arts-integrated education! Thank you to all our funders and supporters for investing in reimagining education. A special shout out to the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund and Walnut Valley Unified School District for their commitment to empowering youth and transforming learning experiences. Your partnership makes innovation possible! #DramaticResults #STEAMTheater #ArtsIntegration #TeacherTraining #InnovativeEducation #STEAM #TeachingArtists

Imagine a world where every student, PreK through 12th grade, has access to classes in visual arts, music, dance, theatre, and media arts. That’s the world Create CA is building - but they can’t do it without your support! That’s why they’ve launched our second annual Back-to-School Fundraising Campaign. From today until August 30th, you can donate any amount to this campaign to maximize your impact. But that’s not all - this year, they're thrilled to announce that all donations will be matched up to $1,500 by the DeCaigny Goldstein Family Fund and Frances Phillips! Your donation to Create CA will support: ?50 communities of arts advocates across 29 counties in California; ?The Youth Advisory Council, which brings current students and young adults into the design and implementation of Create CA’s programs; and ?Our work to build support for arts education in Sacramento. Additionally, your donation supports the development and dissemination of resources such as: ?2024 Legislative Agenda ?Student Voices Contact Your School Leaders Engine ?Advocate’s North Star Flyer ?Step Up and Speak (Guide to Public Comment at School Board Meetings) ?Know Your Arts Education Rights to Defend Prop 28 ?Prop 28 Planning Toolkit ?Letter of Accountability for Prop 28 Handling Students can’t afford to wait for an equitable education that includes the arts. Make that a reality by donating to Create CA today! https://lnkd.in/g8uTez7s

The Munzer Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our inaugural scholarship program, the Back to School Boo$t, at the Long Beach Early Learning Hub. This program aims to support families with children aged 0-5 by covering the cost of care for the first three months of school (August - October). They've also allocated funds to assist families awaiting certification or on a financial assistance waitlist during the same period. ??Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gcFJwycT

Art teachers: turning 'I can't draw' into 'Check out my masterpiece!' since forever. ??? At Dramatic Results, we mix creativity to boost confidence and resilience. Got a favorite art class memory where you felt like a Picasso? Share below! #ArtTeacherMagic #UnleashCreativity #CreativeConfidence #SEL