YA in the News

Under the Sun: A Monthly Shine on YA News! November 2011 Edition

Fourth-graders Act Out
Source: The Frederick News Post, Posted November 17, 2011

Artist brings lively learning to New Market Elementary

Source: The Gazette, Posted November 9, 2011

Under the Sun: A Monthly Shine on YA News! October 2011 Edition

Teaching artists showcase at BlackRock Center for the Arts

Source: The Gazette, Posted September 21, 2011

Under the Sun: A Monthly Shine on YA News! September 2011 Edition

Under the Sun: A Monthly Shine on YA News! August 2011 Edition

2010 YAMD Annual Report and Donor Honor Roll

Art Grants Give Schools Chance To Be Creative

Source: WBAL TV Channel 11, airdate March 4, 2011

Keeping Students In School Through Art

Source: WJZ TV Channel 13, airdate March 4, 2011

African drummer a hit in North East
Source: Cecil Whig, Posted February 11, 2011

Students Celebrate Culture 'From West Africa to Hip Hop'
Source: Patch, Posted February 10, 2011

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! February 2011 Edition

Young Audiences Latest To Benefit From Sherry Shootout
Source: Press Box, Posted December 13, 2010

21st Century Radio talks with Pat Cruz about YA and Arts Education

Source: 21st Century Radio, airdate December 12, 2010

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! October 2010 Edition

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! Summer 2010 Edition

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! Spring 2010 Edition

The Teaching Artist Institute: Helping teachers and artists develop customized arts curriculum

Source: The Signal, airdate February 19, 2010

2009 YAMD Annual Report and Donor Honor Roll

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! Winter 2009 Edition

Under the Sun: A Quarterly Shine on YA News! Fall 2009 Edition

Transforming Student's Education Through the Arts

Source: Baltimore's Child

Spring 2009 e-Newsletter:YA Unveils Roster of Cultural Arts and Arts in Education Programs

A Tour Of Arts & Culture Hits Baltimore

Source: ABC2 News

Once upon a Saturday

Source: Southern Maryland Newspapers Online

Young Audiences/Arts for Learning e-Newsletter Launch! Inspiring Stories, Events, and Grants

Making History Come Alive

Source: Gazette.net

The Poetry of Pain: Slam poet Gayle Danley teaches children how words can soothe their wounds

Source: Washington Post

Tuesday ties two events at Arnold Elementary

Source: The Capital

Cultural Arts Database

Source: WBAL TV

City Guide to Summer Livin'

Source: Baltimore Magazine

Group works to ensure No Child Left Behind includes arts education

Source: Washington Examiner, posted November 27, 2007

Students create their own world

Source: WordPress, posted September 9, 2007

YA Press Releases

Arts Program at Baltimore City High School selected as a finalist for the
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award

(May 11, 2011)

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake visits Hilton Elementary for a Mural Unveiling

(March 4, 2011)

Taste the Arts VI: Reinventing the Future (January 5, 2011)

Wiley H. Bates Middle School: Honored with the 2011 Visionary School Award from Young Audiences (January 5, 2011)

Teaching Artist Institute holds arts education retreat on the Eastern Shore (January 3, 2011)

Impact Breakfast: Harnessing the power of the arts to transform learning (October 26, 2010)

National Endowment for the Arts Fully Funds the Efforts of Maryland’s Teaching Artist Institute (July 16, 2009)

Education Resources

Arts for Learning

The Arts for Learning Web Library publishes best practices in the arts in education field and offers online working groups for artists, teachers and arts education staff.

Arts Education in Maryland Schools Alliance (AEMS)
AEMS facilitates improving the quality of, and access to, arts education for all Maryland public school students. Publications, reasearch, and advocacy

Arts Edge
ArtsEdge is the Kennedy Center’s free digital resource for teaching and learning in, through and about the arts. Search for integrated lessons and activities by subject, grade level, arts and focus

Arts Every Day
Arts Every Day strengthens learning by making arts education and cultural experiences an integral part of the education of all Baltimore City School students.  Find information on arts integration, teaching resources and professional development.

Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance
The GBCA works to create a cohesive cultural community that strengthens the livability and economic vitality of Baltimore and its five surrounding counties.  Find events, jobs and other art news.

Maryland State Arts Council
MSAC encourages and invests in the arts for all Marylanders. With a strong record of support for artists, arts programs and organizations, MSAC continues its work to build an even stronger creative community.

Maryland Citizens for the Arts

MCA is a statewide arts advocacy orginization that works to increase public recognition and support of the arts.

Arts Education Partnership

The Arts Education Partnership provides information and communication about current and emerging arts education policies, issues, and activities at the national, state, and local level.

Annenburg Learner
The Annenburg Learner uses media and telecommunications to advance excellent teaching in American schools.  Browse teacher professional development and classroom resources across the curriculum.

Thinkfinity
Thinkfinity is the Verizon Foundation’s digital learning platform.  Find quality content for your classroom – lesson plans, afterschool activities and professional development all aligned with curriculum standards.

Making Books With Children
This child friendly site shows books from different cultures and provides step-by-step directions with illustrations.

School Improvement In Maryland
Improving schools in Maryland through assesments and data analysis. Plenty of information on the state curriculum.

A Greater Gift
Description: Wonderful resource for fair-trade instruments, handicrafts, and instruments from around the world. Sign-up for the mailing list to learn about their Warehouse Sale!