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How Ingenuity adapted to deliver virtual arts opportunities to the sector
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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