December 19, 2024

When Gabriela Rodriguez was in third grade in San Jose Unified, her teacher recommended her for a scholarship to join the New Ballet school. Now, at 19, she is starring in The San Jose Nutcracker and dreams of teaching others the joy of dance.

How can dance and other arts inspire and impact students’ education and life trajectories?

Guests:

  • Gabriela Rodriguez, ballet student and dancer, New Ballet
  • Karen D’Souza, Reporter, EdSource

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Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.