With nearly every school closed in California, students are left to find new routines. Not only are the arts essential to a comprehensive education, but they also make learning engaging, relieve stress, and allow us to pass time in fun and productive ways. Find out more here.
How to Report Offensive or Abusive Behavior on Social Media
Bullying and harassment on social media is prevalent. Cyberbullying can lead to depression or even worse. Unfortunately, social media makes this kind of behavior that much easier for those who wish to do harm. Find out more here.
How to talk to kids about race, privilege amid George Floyd protests
As protests and riots continue across the country in the wake of George Floyd’s death, parents across the country are figuring out how to talk to their children about the protests and about fighting racism. Find out more here.
Teaching Tolerance
Our mission is to help teachers and schools educate children and youth to be active participants in a diverse democracy. Find out more here.
New York Times’ Learning Network
After an African-American man died in policy custody in Minneapolis, thousands have taken to the streets across the country to express their grief, frustration and anger about police violence. Students, we want to hear your thoughts about what is going on. Find out more here.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution. Find out more here.
Activities from California African American Museum
Founded in 1977, the California African American Museum has a long and rich history. The first African American museum of art, history, and culture fully supported by a state, CAAM was the direct result of a sustained, multiyear campaign of activism undertaken by visionary founders and community members. Its creation was an early and tangible recognition by the State of California of the critically important role African Americans have played in the American West’s cultural, economic, and political development. Find out more here.
A Noise Within
A Noise Within produces classic theatre as an essential means to enrich our community by embracing universal human experiences, expanding personal awareness, and challenging individual perspectives. Learn more about ANW and all the amenities we offer! Find out more here.
The Music Center
Created for young people and the young at heart, The Music Center’s Artivities offer inspiring arts and culture experiences with workshops and performances by world-class artists that bring the arts to your couch, kitchen table or playroom. From “how-to” arts learning experiences led by Music Center teaching artists with creative ways to express yourself, to performances by Music Center On Tour artists that are both entertaining and educational, Artivities invites you to jump start your curiosity, have fun, learn something new and stay awhile. Find out more here.
KidsActivities
40+ Free virtual field trips your kids can take from the couch. Find out more here.