Arty’s Book Nook: BunnyBear and Belonging

Centering the “B” in the D.E.I.B. by Donzell Lewis P.S. ARTS proudly launches a new social media campaign aimed at engaging our audiences, students, families, and supporters. This month marks the debut of a recurring series titled “Arty’s Book Nook,” a captivating journey where we will delve into children’s books focusing on authors, individuals, or […]

Looking Back at 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, we would like to take a moment to look back and celebrate the milestones and achievements that P.S. ARTS has accomplished this past year. We are filled with gratitude for the support of our community, partners, and the countless individuals who support our mission! New hires: P.S. ARTS expanded […]

Celebrating 20+ Years of Service: Teaching Artist David Partida

Teaching Artists, with their commitment to both arts and education, play a pivotal role in P.S. ARTS as advocates for the transformative power of creativity in learning. Their work is instrumental in fostering  critical thinking, creativity, and a love for the arts in the students and schools we serve. It’s an honor to acknowledge the […]

“Teaching artists are indispensable to quality arts education”

P.S. ARTS’ Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell Lewis, is a highly acclaimed youth theater educator/director, actor, and comedian, known for his exceptional talent and dedication to the arts. Previous to becoming the Curriculum & Instruction Specialist, Donzell dedicated a decade of his career as a Theater Teaching Artist for P.S. ARTS, where he successfully implemented […]

P.S. ARTS stARTer Kits

StARTer Units are a P.S. ARTS program that include a 10-week curriculum guide, supplies, and access to online resources for classroom teachers to integrate art into the school day. Each stARTer unit provides teachers with step-by-step instructions, key vocabulary, reflection questions, slides, and resources. The units include photographs that demonstrate activities and highlight the artists […]

July 2023 | Arts Ed RECAP

Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for July 2023. Research ‘Guided Play’ Benefits Kids—But What Does That Look Like For Parents? “Parents are under a lot of pressure these days: They need to support children’s emotional development after a traumatic few years of the pandemic, address learning loss and prepare […]

May 2023 | Arts Ed RECAP

Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for May 2023. Research How Arts Education Builds Better Brains and Better Lives “Art enhances the ability of the hippocampus and the other areas of your brain to perform the tasks that they were designed to do by increasing the synaptic circuits. This helps […]

February 2023 | Arts Ed RECAP

Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for February 2023. Research Arts Education Program Increases School Engagement, Study Finds – As states like California spend billions to increase arts offerings, research shows the academic and social-emotional value of cultural education “K–12 arts education — viewed as a necessity by many parents, […]

December 2022 | Arts Ed RECAP

Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for December 2022. Research The Arts Education Data Toolkit “Since late 2017, the National Endowment for the Arts has collaborated with Education Commission of the States to promote more and better information on young people’s access to, and participation in, arts education. Together, we […]

June 2022 | Arts Ed RECAP

Read all the research, news, and policy in our arts education RECAP for June 2022. Research Engaging Books to Commemorate Juneteenth in the Classroom “The book list below presents titles to support educators in teaching students the history of this significant holiday which became nationally recognized in 2021. Featuring both fiction and nonfiction, this list provides […]