LOCAL PARTNER: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Sometimes a good solid program just needs a little boost to take things to the next level. Artists-in-School is a successful program offered by the San Joaquin County Office of Education in Northern California. The program focuses on bringing professional artists into the classroom. The artists contribute their experience and vision to the program by creating their own standards based lesson plans in their area of expertise. For the 2023/2024 school year, the artists have designed their curriculum around social emotional learning and mindfulness. Using this area of focus, students will embark on an immersive journey through a variety of disciplines in visual and performing arts to develop their creativity, self-expression, and a love for the arts.
To learn more about the successful Artists in Schools program visit the San Joaquin County Office of Education Links here:
HOW BLACKWING FOUNDATION IS HELPING
The Blackwing Foundation currently sponsors John McCandless STEM Charter of Lincoln Unified School District and their partnership with the artists in schools program, serving third through fifth grade classrooms. The program ensures that all 3rd-5th graders receive 16 sessions of art each year. After their 3 years, students will have engaged in over 48 hours of art instruction using the different mediums of art.