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Teaching artists work with middle school students to use creative writing, visual art and digital media to express their views on the world.

Our innovative learning initiatives inspire, empower and unite children and communities through education, arts and culture. Because we believe a community - working together - can make the world a brighter place.



 

Quality in Arts Education
At the heart of the Dallas Arts Learning Initiative (DALI) is a double promise: all young people have will have access to arts education, and the teaching and learning they encounter will be of the highest quality, enabling them to participate in, enjoy and support the creative activities of their homes and communities. Over the past year, a broad community of individuals interested in and committed to the quality of arts learning in Dallas have come together to take on the challenge of defining and measuring the current level of excellence in school and out-of-school programs.

Follow this link for Connection Research Reports and Presentations

More than Measuring 
(Read an excerpt of More than Measuring or purchase copies ($15 postpaid) of the book.)


More than Measuring is the final publication of the longitudinal study that assessed the impact of ArtsPartners. The evaluation conducted over five-years with Dallas ISD, the City of Dallas and over 50 cultural organizations, focuses on design principles used in conducting evaluations in ways that build the capacity of communities to design and improve programs for children and youth.


 

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Summer in the City (SITC) is a series of free cultural field trips for Dallas ISD students and their parents. The program was developed by Big Thought as part of the Dallas Arts Partners collaboration.

Dates of the 2008 summer program are Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 and July 1 & 3. Apply by May 23 to join us this summer!

Current Events
Chase presents Library Live!
provides year-round, culturally diverse performances and workshops in every Dallas Public Library branch.

Follow this link for a complete schedule of events.

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