Tune into NJPAC's new podcast on hip hop & youth education!

A message from the Arts Education department. Listen to an inspiring conversation on how hip hop serves as a dynamic bridge that connects the culture of youth to positive educational outcomes. Discover how hip hop is reshaping the future of learning and building connections across generations. listen here Arts IgnitED: The Social Justice Learning Podcast delivers honest conversations about the intersection of arts and education through a social justice lens. Moderator and teaching artist Wincey Terry-Bryant speaks with experts on topics that impact classroom instruction such as culturally responsive practices, celebrating and advancing women, racial equity and uplifting student voices. These conversations will give listeners the tools to create more equitable classrooms and navigate the realities of school and community programs. Listeners can receive a Professional Development certificate by completing episode surveys. Complete the survey for Episode 2 here. Arts IgnitED: The Social Justice Learning Podcast is part of NJPAC’s Standing in Solidarity programming, a social justice series of events and initiatives promoting a civil and equitable society.  get your learn on  Professional Development Expand your teaching skills, deepen your curriculum and give yourself a creative boost with NJPAC’s professional development (PD) workshops. PDs are for teachers pre-K to high school, and include hip hop, dance, storytelling, theater, music and more. learn more   In-School Residencies Bring NJPAC teaching artists into your classroom. Our residencies are designed to serve up to 30 students per class during the school day. NJPAC’s administrative team will assist every step of the way. learn more   SchoolTime Performances Give your students the ultimate field trip during our 2024 – 25 season with our curated performing arts experiences at NJPAC. learn more    in the community  Jazz in the Stacks Dec 14 @ 3PM Newark Public Library, Main Branch Enjoy a free performance by TD Jazz for Teens! The ensemble will perform at the Main Library Branch on Washington Street where books can be perused while enjoying these talented young artists. rsvp   Transformation Through Interfaith Relationships Dec 17 @ 6PM NJPAC Join our next in-person Standing In Solidarity event featuring a PSEG True Diversity film and a conversation with the filmmaker and stars of the Academy Award-nominated Stranger at the Gate. rsvp now   Kwanzaa Family Festival Sat, Dec 21 @ 12PM NJPAC Drumming, dancing, storytelling, face-painting and even a fashion show are all part of the celebration of Kwanzaa at NJPAC, one of the Arts Center’s longest-running and most beloved community gatherings. rsvp   Generous support for Arts Training is provided, in part, by the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, M&T Bank, Merck Foundation, NJ Advance Media, Richmond County Savings Foundation, TD Charitable Foundation, Victoria Foundation, WBGO Jazz 88.3FM, Women@NJPAC, Judith Bernhaut, The Joan and Allen Bildner Family Fund, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., The Office of U.S. Senator Cory Booker, The Arts Education Endowment Fund in honor of Raymond C. Chambers, Jennifer A. Chalsty, Judy and Stewart Colton, Toby and Leon Cooperman, Mimi and Edwin Feliciano, The Izzo Family, Don Katz & Leslie Larson, McCrane Foundation, Inc., care of Margrit McCrane, The MCJ Amelior Foundation, Albert+ and Katharine Merck+, David & Marian Rocker, The Sagner Companies/The Sagner Family Foundation, Turrell Fund and an anonymous donor + deceased Generous support for Standing In Solidarity provided by ADP, official Community Engagement Partner of NJPAC, and PSEG Foundation NJPAC’s Kwanzaa Family Festival & Marketplace are made possible through the generosity of Leon and Toby Cooperman Additional support provided by Newark ShopRite One Center Street • Newark, NJ 07102 • 1.888.696.5722 • njpac.org Copyright © 2024 New Jersey Performing Arts Center, All rights reserved.