“Every time I observe an integrated arts lesson in a classroom, I find our highest levels of student engagement. Whether it is readers’ theater or a visual art component to math, reading, or social studies, many of our students who struggle with behavior or engagement issues rise to the top and then this carries over to the rest of their work.”
Mike Sellers
Armin Jahr, Bremerton School District
Stories from the Schools
Arts education is having an impact in schools across the State. Read stories from ArtsEd Washington’s PAL schools as well as other schools where arts learning is being given priority – and is making a difference.
The Arts Thrive at PAL Alumni Parkwood Elementary
“When Brian is dancing, he communicates. When he is dancing, I see him totally being a kid. The arts are helping us reach kids that we simply weren’t reaching before.” Dear friends of ArtsEd...
Welcome Our New PAL Schools 2011-2012
The start of the 2011-2012 school year has kept us busy as we welcome the newest additions to our Principals' Arts Leadership (PAL) program! ArtsEd Washington is excited to introduce this outstanding...
ArtsEd Washington & Carnation Elementary Featured on KING 5
Kicking off Arts Education Month, KING 5 reporter Christie Johnson highlights the important role of the arts in schools and the positive impacts on students participating in arts programs in a special...
Highline School District: Ensuring Equitable Access to Arts Learning
Highline School District continues making progress on their thoughtful and systemic work to ensure equitable provision of arts learning to all students. In recognition of the need to attend to arts education...
Welcome to Our Newest PAL Schools 2010-2011
ArtsEd Washington is excited to introduce our new group of principals participating in the Principals’ Arts Leadership (PAL) program this year. Through this program, the principals will be positioned...