As the District celebrates National Arts in Education Week, Chicago Public Schools is launching community engagement efforts to develop a new arts education plan that meets the District’s evolving needs. The District will host a series of virtual focus groups as well as seven community round tables to gather feedback from students, parents, teachers, school leaders, community members and arts partners on experiences and aspirations to inform the future of arts education across CPS. The round table sessions will be offered at locations across the city from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in person as follows:
• Thursday, September 19, Irma C. Ruiz Fine and Performing Arts, 2410 S. Leavitt St.
• Tuesday, September 24, Oscar Depriest School, 139 S. Parkside Ave.
• Wednesday, October 2, Kelvyn Park High School 4343 W. Wrightwood Ave.
• Monday, October 7, Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
• Tuesday, October 8, Site TBD
The specific site for the Oct. 8th session will be posted on the District’s arts education website section. In addition, the District will host a virtual round table from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9th. A nationwide celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education, National Arts in Education Week was established in 2010 to highlight the benefits of and need for the arts in education.
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