Creativity Sparks Success

At Washington Avenue Elementary and schools across the region, arts programs are transforming classrooms and young minds through dance, music and visual arts.

The Philadelphia Performing Arts Charter School built a musical learning space for kids with autism and other students with a grant from String Theory Schools.

With “You Are Here,” teenagers carve out their own space in West Philly to express themselves freely.

The workshop was one of many such events happening Saturday in recognition of World Kindness Day.

“Hidden Virtuosas” premieres Baroque music by the most downtrodden women of Venice, not heard in three centuries.

Parents at the Music Together Princeton Lab School in Hopewell, New Jersey, say the mixed-age class encourages cooperation and listening.

Natural environments are known to benefit childhood development. The Bristol School District includes a forest in its curriculum.

The four-week program provides interactive learning about the frontiers of biomedical research.

The second annual all-city festival drew performers from a dozen music education organizations across Philly.

Founded in the 1960s, the club is upgrading its facilities and reimagining its education program.

The organization is hosting 50th anniversary performances this weekend.

Students at New Jersey’s Creative Arts High School exemplify how music can empower, academically and personally.

Maci Lago Universe is competing for a national championship while changing lives back at home.

Students studying dance at a Burlington County high school have improved focus and discipline, resulting in higher grades than their peers, school officials said.

Research shows participation in the program sets up students for success by strengthening their executive functions.