Struggling schools benefit from adding arts to learning

The video explores the integration of arts in education at Rinu Cultural Arts Academy, highlighting how music and theater, like the musical Hamilton, enhance learning in subjects like math and history. The Turnaround Arts program, supported by the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities, uses arts as a reform strategy to improve educational outcomes in low-performing schools. The program has shown success in improving attendance, math, and reading proficiency, and reducing discipline issues. The video also discusses the expansion of Turnaround Arts and its future management by the Kennedy Center.

How does the Rinu Cultural Arts Academy use music to enhance math skills?

• By creating math-themed songs

• By teaching math through dance

• By replacing math classes with music

• By using music to improve memory

What educational tool is used in the social studies class to make history engaging?

• Visual arts

• Dance performances

• Classical music

• The musical 'Hamilton'

What is the primary goal of the Turnaround Arts program?

• To focus solely on improving arts skills

• To use arts as a strategy for educational reform

• To replace traditional subjects with arts

• To provide arts education as an extracurricular activity

What percentage of Turnaround Arts funding comes from foundations and the private sector?

• 50%

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

What was one of the significant improvements observed in the original Turnaround Arts schools?

• Higher art competition wins

• Improved attendance rates

• Increased sports participation

• More extracurricular activities

How did the Turnaround Arts program affect discipline issues at Rinu Cultural Arts Academy?

• Discipline issues decreased

• No change in discipline issues

• Discipline issues increased

• Discipline issues were not measured

What future plans are mentioned for the Turnaround Arts program?

• Ending the program

• Expanding to more schools

• Focusing only on urban areas

• Reducing the number of participating schools