Creativity Sparks Success

When arts programs are limited in programming and time in the traditional classroom, community arts programs step up to round out exposure.

A day spent doing demolition work offers volunteers a firsthand look at Philadelphia’s housing challenges — and how communities respond to them.

The Yes! And…Collaborative Theater program guides teenagers to devise an original play for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival.

America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.

At danceLogic, girls use choreography and computer programming to build confidence, solve problems and explore futures they may not have considered.

A group of 12 students is traveling across the world at the end of August to compete in an ancient sport defined by teamwork, coordination and strength.

17-year-old Zach Peckman, a U.S. national champion and world record holder in competitive jump rope, hopes the sport will be added to the Olympics.

As the workshop and museum nears its 50th anniversary, its paid high school program continues teaching teens teamwork and creative expression.

Philadelphia schoolchildren made art for America’s 250th anniversary. Along the way, they learned about community.

From Aztec to Indonesian traditions, dance groups offer immigrant children a space for culture, belonging and resilience as families navigate fear and uncertainty.

Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.

The original art is meant to bring balance to an austere space while empowering students to be change agents in their communities.

While state law mandates districts to make arts classes available, public education funding disparities have meant that some schools are still catching up.

A Philly elementary schooler makes a space for her peers to express their feelings through art and writing.

Studies suggest nature can help lower stress and boost attention. Researchers and educators say it can also help kids express creativity.