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Ingenuity spotlight: adapting arts education for remote learning
When Chicago Public Schools (CPS) announced remote learning plans in March, Ingenuity’s Data and Research Director, Steve Shewfelt, looked to […]
COVID-19 Resource List
Arts Education Resources in the Time of COVID-19 COVID-19 is greatly impacting arts programs and partnerships in Chicago Public Schools, […]
ESSA Arts Indicator FAQ
The arts are fundamental to preparing students for success in college, career, and life, and through its ESSA arts indicator, […]
Arts Educator Spotlight: Lorita Purnell-James
Lorita Purnell-James teaches graphic arts and technology at Park Manor Elementary School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Here, she […]
Partnership Spotlight: Orr Academy & Lillstreet
Ingenuity is home to the Creative Schools Fund which provides grants to increase access to the arts for Chicago Public Schools students. […]
Ingenuity Provides Public Comment to ISBE
Illinois State Board of Education Meeting | March 15 | Springfield, Illinois Ingenuity Public Comment on the Arts in ESSA […]
Sustaining Arts Partnerships through Creative Collaboration
A Profile in Partnership: Communities In Schools of Chicago & Ingenuity By Savannah Turner, Partnerships & Professional Learning Intern As […]
It’s cultural construction for teachers at MCA teacher institute
Dispatches from the Teacher Institute By Stephen Upchuck Oct 6, 2015 Two large prep carts—entirely laden with scavenged 2-by-4’s, each […]
Partnership Spotlight: Steppenwolf & Multicultural Academy of Scholarship
Steppenwolf Theatre Company has partnered with Multicultural Academy of Scholarship, or MAS, in Little Village High School for eight years. […]
Profiles in Partnership: CYSO’s Music Pathways
Joshua Simonds is the Executive Director of Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras and a member of Ingenuity’s Advocacy Panel. Here, he […]
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