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New Haven Public Schools highlights expanded fine‑arts partnerships, district professional learning and student programming
Summary
Superintendent and fine‑arts staff showcased a district effort to expand arts education through partnerships, a Grammy Museum collaboration, expanded course offerings and professional development for teachers.
At the Sept. 22 board meeting the district presented a progress report on fine‑arts programming, professional development and community partnerships aimed at expanding arts instruction and student opportunities across New Haven Public Schools.
Supervisor of Fine Arts Holly Maxson told the board the district has 146 fine‑arts educators and offers more than 117 courses from pre‑K through grade 12, including 13 courses for college credit and 18 newly added courses. Maxson described a multi‑partner professional development initiative, “The Creator’s Classroom,” delivered in partnership with the Grammy Museum and local arts organizations.
Maxson said the Creator’s Classroom events cost the district nothing…
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