One day, EVERY student in Maryland will have the opportunity to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts.

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"A student walked out of the classroom and told me,

'That was the greatest hour of my life'

I almost teared up."

-Mr. Anthony Brooks
Principal, Gardenville Elementary School

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Headshots of three community schools coordinators and one community schools manager framed in blue organic shapes. The four frames are set against a transparent white organic shape and green squiggle line layered over children's artwork–flowers and buildings cut from pastel construction paper. A title to the left of the framed headshots says "Community Schools."

All About Community: Arts for Learning Serving as a Community Schools Lead Agency

We know that schools are anchors of the community. They are where our children learn and play and where our neighbors gather for information, for friendship, and to participate in civic engagement. Community schools are similar neighborhood hubs, but differ…

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Dr. Mark King Joins Arts for Learning Maryland as Chief Education Officer

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Check it out: Op-ed by SALA Educator Illustrates the Impact 

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A teacher and students gather around a whiteboard and write out details of scenes for a student-created play.

Summer Fun is Fuel for Fall!

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INSPIRING

Students

When teaching artists step inside Maryland classrooms, they open doors to joy, creativity, and discovery.

ENGAGING

Classrooms

Here, students connect to academic content through dance, music, storytelling, visual arts, and drama.

TRANSFORMING

Education

And through the arts, educators and school districts unlock the greatness within each child, advancing achievement and supporting authentic social emotional growth.

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