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Plymouth arts coordinator highlights student performances, cites staffing and space challenges
Summary
Mike Capel, Plymouth Public Schools coordinator of visual and performing arts, told the school committee the district’s arts programs are thriving but face staffing, space and technical-support gaps; he proposed a fall arts summit and other steps to raise participation and teacher retention.
Mike Capel, coordinator of visual and performing arts for the Plymouth Public Schools, told the school committee on Feb. 10 that student participation and public attendance in the district’s visual and performing arts programs are high, but that recruitment, dedicated space and technical staffing remain persistent challenges.
Capel opened his presentation by describing recent student performances and fundraisers, and said community support — including a recent $5,000 anonymous donation and parent-run fundraisers — helped cover trip costs and student opportunities. "It was glorious," Capel said of a recent high-school musical. "If you're not afraid to be wrong, you'll never come up with anything original." He added that those experiences help…
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