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Extra arts education boosts students' writing scores — and their compassion, big new study finds

February 12, 2019February 13, 2019 The WireArts Education

The puppeteer’s show was part of an effort to expand arts education in Houston elementary and middle schools. Now, a new study[…]

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Cool at School: Dobie Middle School Band gets $40000 grant to buy new instruments

February 11, 2019February 13, 2019 The WireArts Education

Dobie Middle School Band will be buying some new instruments thanks to a $40,000 grant from The Mr. Holland Opus Foundation. Aciel[…]

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Fort Worth Opera's Educational Opera FUNatics Program To Be Implemented By Fort Worth …

February 7, 2019February 7, 2019 The WireArts Education

Partnering with Fort Worth ISD is the first of many steps to introduce children to not only opera performances, but also the[…]

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Young Audiences Affiliates Partner To Expand Support To Six Rural Counties In Texas

January 15, 2019January 17, 2019 The WireArts Education

Young Audiences of Houston serves children PreK through the 12th grade. … Working together with our Texas Young Audiences’ affiliates, we can … […]

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Jane Lynch Is Trying To Save Arts Funding in Dallas Schools

November 2, 2018November 5, 2018 The WireArts Education

Sue Sylvester would be horrified at Jane Lynch’s fight for the arts in schools and communities. Or so we think. Lynch, who[…]

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Marching Bands From Across Texas Take Center Stage in Alamodome Competitions

November 1, 2018November 5, 2018 The WireArts Education

Thousands of high school musicians and their families will swarm downtown San Antonio over the next six days as two major marching[…]

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Creative Learning Initiative incorporates the arts in everyday learning at Austin ISD

September 23, 2018September 27, 2018 The WireArts Education

If a community member visited Brentwood Elementary School in Central Austin, he or she would likely notice art on the walls, student-painted[…]

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Lubbock ISD, Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship to Participate in Bands of America Regional Marching …

September 21, 2018September 27, 2018 The WireArts Education

Bands of America is holding one of their regional marching band competitions all-day Saturday in Midland at Grande Communications Stadium. Read[…]

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High school band director leaves lasting legacy

June 22, 2018July 3, 2018 The WireArts Education

High school band director leaves lasting legacy … John Miliauskas, Jr. died last Saturday, but the Dallas man made one last stop[…]

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Keeping Beloved Teacher's Memory and Music Alive In Dallas

June 22, 2018July 3, 2018 The WireArts Education

He was a graduate of Dallas High School and spent 35 years teaching in the district before his death in February from[…]

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Dallas' Incredible Performing Arts Kids Put On a Wild Show — and a Reality TV Star Even Gets …

June 6, 2018June 7, 2018 The WireArts Education

It can only be in support of the tremendous students from Booker T. Washington High School. Flyinghorse, which is now in its[…]

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How three high school friends from Fort Worth found themselves in three big Broadway shows at …

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 The WireArts Education

The school, a public arts charter founded in 2001 by the Texas Boys Choir, has grown into the Fort Worth equivalent of[…]

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Socorro ISD, Army Band Partnership Unites Students, Soldiers to Strengthen Music Education

June 1, 2018June 4, 2018 The WireArts Education

The 1st Armored Division Band from Fort Bliss performed for Socorro Independent School District students recently as part of a partnership between … […]

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EPISD Film Festival to award students' work

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 The WireArts Education

The El Paso Independent School District will host its annual film festival awards Friday night where students will be awarded for their[…]

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Leander Students' Art Garners Honors At Congressional Contest

May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 The WireArts Education

LEANDER, TX — Two Leander students were among the winners in a … Abbigail Spillane and Evan Hoffman, both students at Rouse[…]

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Cellist Zuill Bailey Visits EPISD Middle Schoolers, Talks Importance of Fine Arts

May 14, 2018May 15, 2018 The WireArts Education

Students at three EPISD middle schools embraced the A in STEAM when they welcomed world-renowned cellist and El Paso music mainstay Zuill … […]

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'Rise' star Rosie Perez believes in the power of the arts

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 The WireArts Education

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rosie Perez has found a TV series close to her heart with “Rise,” about a high[…]

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Socorro ISD Student Artwork Showcased at El Paso Museum of Art

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 The WireArts Education

Socorro Independent School District students recently made history, as they were the first SISD students to exhibit their work at[…]

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Lamar CISD art students earn coveted Gold Seals

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 The WireArts Education

George Ranch High School freshman Favour Umeakuana and Foster High School junior Sonali Puri both earned a Gold Seal at[…]

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San Antonio band is selected to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 The WireArts Education

There’s a lot of excitement at a local high school. The Ronald Reagan High School Band has been invited to[…]

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