Illinois makes history, advances arts education for all students through ESSA

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CHICAGO / SPRINGFIELD – Today Illinois made history, becoming the first state in the nation to include the arts as […]

ESSA Arts Indicator FAQ

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The arts are fundamental to preparing students for success in college, career, and life, and through its ESSA arts indicator, […]

Latest artlook updates deliver more data to Chicago arts sector

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CHICAGO – Ingenuity today released powerful new updates to its arts education data-mapping platform, artlook Map®. The first major update […]

114 schools, 20,000+ students receive $1.1M in arts funding

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CHICAGO – The Creative Schools Fund awarded grants to 114 Chicago Public Schools across all CPS Networks and neighborhoods for […]

Arts Educator Spotlight: Lorita Purnell-James

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Lorita Purnell-James teaches graphic arts and technology at Park Manor Elementary School in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood. Here, she […]

Ingenuity welcomes six Board members

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CHICAGO – Ingenuity has welcomed six exceptional leaders to its Board of Directors. Experts from across various industries, including nonprofit […]

Ingenuity launches new website

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CHICAGO – Ingenuity, a data-driven nonprofit advancing arts education in Chicago Public Schools, reintroduces itself today as a hub for […]

Announcing partnership between Ingenuity and the Kennedy Center

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New partnership between Ingenuity and the Kennedy Center uses big data from major school districts to improve equitable access to […]

Partnership Spotlight: Orr Academy & Lillstreet

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Ingenuity is home to the Creative Schools Fund which provides grants to increase access to the arts for Chicago Public Schools students. […]

Chance the Rapper taps Ingenuity to consult on $1.2M New Chance Fund

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Chance the Rapper Announces another $1.2M For Chicago Public Schools, Ingenuity Named Partner to Consult on the New Chance: Arts […]

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