In these changing times, arts education provides moments for our kids. Moments of beauty, connection, expression, and vision. We need more of that.

Yes, this. Equal access to arts education must be our rallying cry. The opportunity to create, express, collaborate, and dream through the arts cannot be an artifact of affluence. It is the birthright of every child.

I loved your article and shared it today with all the art teachers in my district! Got a thread going of shared favorite projects using cardboard. One of mine is cardboard relief portraits. Here’s a sample I made of my daughter.

Depriving our most vulnerable youth from #ArtsEducation under the guise of back to basics wholly misses the notion of what is basic. In my book that is self-expression, creativity, and voice. Every child deserves that. Every child. Every day. #ArtsEd #ArtChangesThings

Tomorrow, a new U.S. stamp debuts featuring sculptor Edmonia Lewis. Daughter of a Haitian father and an Ojibwe mother, she achieved international renown. This portrait of her is in the collection of our National Portrait Gallery USA. #BecauseOfHerStory

Just like exercise & sleep, engaging with the #arts is a necessity for a full & happy life ⁦Dr. Arthur Brooks⁩ ⁦The Atlantic⁩ theatlantic.com/family/archive…

Proud of my girl @WhippKatherine and her SDSU JMS PR team for the fantastic screening event they helped coordinate 👏

Proud of my nephew Isaac Robin who is starting his senior yr Servite High School … 4.1 GPA, great athlete — & not just in FB🏈 (did triple jump in T&F for the 1st time last year & made it to CIF-SS finals!) AND just completed his Eagle Scout service project! Can’t wait 2👁 what’s next!

Creativity lies at the very heart of powerful education. It is the fuel for imagination, connection, and expression and is transformational in the lives of children. Just imagine what is possible…

Happy Halloween from the OCIPD crew at the Admin Building (VAPA, School Wellness & Teacher Development Offices)

So proud of my nephew!

Hey everyone! Post a B&W image or several that you snapped while being outside. 📸 There‘s so much emotion in B&W images. Make sure to retweet this once you post so others can participate! ☮️

The LBUSD_Arts team & teachers are rockstars! 💫 Coming together to provide EVERY Long Beach Unified 4th & 5th grader w/ a chance to experience the LB Symphony. Masterful coordination & joyful dispositions. Grateful & cannot wait for the kids to get here! So #proudtobeLBUSD !

Arts education unlocks creativity, fosters critical thinking, and empowers individuals to express themselves in unique ways. Let's lean into the power of the arts in education to cultivate well-rounded, innovative leaders for tomorrow! #ArtsEducation #Empowerment #Creativity

Way to go nephew! 👏

Another Michaelangelo quote: “I saw the angel in the marble and I carved to set him free”