Documentary Theatre: A springboard for empathy, justice, and creativity in the classroom

As an actor, educator, scholar, and activist, I’ve learned that one of the best forms of social justice is empowering youth to use their own voice and helping them recognize the power in ceding their narrative to someone who is very different from them. In the words of Maya Angelou, “We can learn to see each other—and see ourselves in each other—and recognize that human beings

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The World’s Youth Call for a Focus on Creativity

From December 13-17, 2019, the World Youth Forum was held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Under the auspices of His Excellency President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, over 7,000 young people participated in several days of sessions and discussions to elevate ten recommendations for the United Nations and governments around the world; these include one focused on creativity.

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The Possibility of an Alternative: Starting a Conversation Around Arts Education Conferences

The importance of academic conferencing is widely accepted. Conferences across disciplines provide an opportunity for scholars and practitioners to gather and garner new insights into the world of research and praxis. It is a chance to share new findings, question old ones, and reconnect with friends and colleagues. Despite the issues with conferencing, arguably the arts and arts education have never been so vital and yet so simultaneously at risk. 

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Cultural Education Plan - A Way Of Implementing Children's Rights to Culture and Arts in Finland

The political effects of cultural education plans are significant because they are designed to inclusively strengthen the cultural competence of a whole generation. The Finnish school system is based on equal accessibility with the high standard of education being available to all for free. The cultural education plan working as part of the system spreads the benefits of art and culture to all children and young people.

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