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Young Audiences Arts for Learning's National blog spotlights programs, people, and perspectives from across the YA network and the arts in education field-at-large.

SEADAE White Paper Published: 'STEAM and the Role of the Arts in STEM'

Aug 1, 2020 | emily@ya.org

Congratulations to our partners at SEADAE (State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education) on the publication of their much-anticipated White Paper, STEAM and the Role of the Arts in STEM. 

Summer Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from the YA Network

Jul 23, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As students face a summer unlike any before, we know that opportunities to combat 'summer slide' have never been more important. We continue our Resilience Through the Arts column with a look at the efforts of YA affiliates to transform summer programming and provide students with valuable academic and social-emotional support.

Indianapolis Students Experience Museum-Quality Works of Art Through Arts for Learning Indiana's ‘third space’ Project

Jul 15, 2020 | emily@ya.org

We’re pleased to share a compelling video series highlighting YA affiliate Arts for Learning Indiana’s third space project.

Our Commitment To Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access

Jun 19, 2020 | emily@ya.org

Young Audiences, Inc. stands with those calling for equal justice and an end to systemic racism, oppression, and violence impacting black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) across our country.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from YA National Arts Partner Organizations - Part 2

May 29, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As part of our ongoing Resilience Through the Arts series, we are pleased to spotlight the efforts of our peers and partners in the field to uplift and sustain student learning in and through the arts amid challenging times. In this edition, we spotlight our friends at The NAMM Foundation, GRAMMY™ Music Ed Coalition, and NAfME.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from YA National Arts Partner Organizations - Part 1

May 22, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As part of our ongoing Resilience Through the Arts series, we are pleased to spotlight the efforts of these peers and partners in the field to uplift and sustain student learning in and through the arts amid challenging times.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from the YA Network - Part 6

May 8, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As our network and our nation face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, we know that the arts remain more vital than ever in keeping young learners engaged and enlivening us all. We are deeply proud of, and inspired by, the efforts of our affiliates as they navigate new realities and forge new and innovative ways of expanding student learning through the arts.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from the YA Network - Part 5

May 1, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As our network and our nation face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, we know that the arts remain more vital than ever in keeping young learners engaged and enlivening us all. We are deeply proud of, and inspired by, the efforts of our affiliates as they navigate new realities and forge new and innovative ways of expanding student learning through the arts.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from the YA Network - Part 4

Apr 24, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As our network and our nation face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, we know that the arts remain more vital than ever in keeping young learners engaged and enlivening us all. We are deeply proud of, and inspired by, the efforts of our affiliates as they navigate new realities and forge new and innovative ways of expanding student learning through the arts.

Stories of Resilience Through the Arts from the YA Network - Part 3

Apr 17, 2020 | lauren@ya.org

As our network and our nation face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty, we know that the arts remain more vital than ever in keeping young learners engaged and enlivening us all. We are deeply proud of, and inspired by, the efforts of our affiliates as they navigate new realities and forge new and innovative ways of expanding student learning through the arts.