September 14, 2023
Arts and music have long been slashed from many school budgets, but all California schools are about to see new, ongoing investment in the arts — equal to about $1 billion this year.
Listen to the story of one arts teacher and hear from our reporter about how art can help students grow, and what students and parents can expect to see at their schools.
Guests:
- Allison Gamlen, Visual and performing arts coordinator, San Mateo County Office of Education
- Karen D’Souza, Reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource:
- Allison Gamlen’s journey from actor to arts educator
- Behind the scenes: California’s new arts education plans
- Proposition 28, a windfall for arts education, but implementation poses challenges
- Arts education funding in California: How will Proposition 28 roll out?
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.