by Cassandra Quillen | Oct 14, 2021
Description Join us for our closing plenary session centered on applying the key takeaways from the AEP Virtual Gathering to actionable policy recommendations developed by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. With a focus on turning the experience, knowledge...
by Cassandra Quillen | Oct 14, 2021
Description The shift to virtual learning for many young people during the past two years impacted the connection between classrooms and communities in an unprecedented way. While the two learning environments have always been inextricably linked, the shift in...
by Cassandra Quillen | Oct 14, 2021
Description The education landscape has changed dramatically over the past two years due to national and global events, and these shifts brought new and increased awareness about supporting young people not only in their learning but also for their social and...
by Gwynne Middleton | Sep 17, 2020
During this plenary session, Janel George, senior policy advisor at the Learning Policy Institute, offers a keynote and conversation on education as a civil right and shares examples of anti-racist actions and policy changes — or those that are needed — to achieve a...
by Gwynne Middleton | Sep 15, 2020
During this plenary session, Paul Siefken shares a keynote and conversation on the role of public television in ensuring that students have access to high-quality arts and media programming during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Presenter Bio Paul Siefken, president...
by Gwynne Middleton | Sep 11, 2020
On a given day, more than 43,000 youth are held in residential placement facilities because of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Shine Global’s film “Virtually Free” follows teens detained in a Richmond detention center as they write and record poetry,...
by Gwynne Middleton | Sep 9, 2020
This plenary session takes a trip down memory lane in recognition of AEP’s 25th Anniversary. Featuring speakers who paved the way for AEP alongside individuals who are blazing a trail for the next 25 years of arts education, they share the biggest successes of...