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Racial Equity Plan 2024 Progress Report

Making Strides in Theatre DEIA As an anti-racist organization, EdTA is committed to making theatre education and every aspect of our operations as inclusive as possible. In addition to our

May 28, 2024

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Making the Connection: AANPI and Theatre Ed

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. First celebrated in 1979, it has evolved into an opportunity to be inspired by the culture and highlight

May 17, 2024

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Theatre Accessibility: How to Improve Your Program

Theatre education isn’t one-size-fits-all. Thespians have unique abilities, needs, and backgrounds that influence the way they experience theatre. For many educators, opting for an alternative lesson is often a solution

February 13, 2024

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The Impact of Abolitionist Teaching on Theatre Education

As educators continue to look for opportunities to make school programs more inclusive, simply being aware of cultural differences and the need for DEI work is no longer enough. At

January 12, 2024

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How Theatre Education Can Help Engage Students with Disabilities

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October 30, 2023

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Exploring Latinx Works in Your Theatre Curriculum

Ideas to incorporate during National Hispanic History Month — and all year long Aiming to include more Latinx works in your theatre program’s repertoire and classroom studies? Whether you’re looking

October 13, 2023

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DEI

How to Boost Community Engagement in Your Theatre Season

As educators make strides towards integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion in their programming, it can often be difficult to know where to start and how to quantify success. While many

October 3, 2023

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EdTA Awarded Grant to Foster Equity and Inclusion in Arts Education

“Creating a Community for All Learners” initiative aims to reimagine standards-based arts education

May 26, 2023

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Pathway Pilot Program Expands to Three New Schools in 2022-23

Two Cincinnati area schools and one Atlanta school will receive $10,000 to participate in the second-year pilot phase of the Educational Theatre Foundation’s (ETF) Pathway program designed to foster racial

August 25, 2022

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Foundation

Advocate for Inclusivity in Urban Economics Understands How Theatre Paves the Way

Elwood Hopkins is no stranger to the disadvantages faced by people of color living in America’s urban centers. In fact, he has pledged his career toward creating positive changes in

April 19, 2022

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Theatre Education

EdTA Launches Search for Theatre Teachers to Lead Connected Arts Network Project

The Educational Theatre Association is thrilled to announce our search for teacher leaders to launch the Connected Arts Network (CAN), a five-year project designed to engage theatre educators in nationwide

February 11, 2022

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DEI

Pathway Grants Support Racial Equity in School Theatre

Students in Atlanta and Cincinnati are the first recipients of a Pathway grant designed to harness the power of school theatre to build racial equity. Tri-Cities High School in the Atlanta metro area,

December 3, 2021

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Foundation

Dyslexia Hasn’t Stopped Scholarship Winner

We recently caught up with 2019 EdTA scholarship winner Leanna Lake. Since receiving the scholarship, Leanna’s been successfully balancing her schoolwork, a part-time job, and theatre activities at Troy University

October 5, 2021

Foundation

New Scholarship Supports Asian and Pacific Islander Students

Mark Drum has a lifelong legacy of leadership within the Educational Theatre Association and Foundation — as an International Thespian Officer, teaching artist, ETF trustee, and EdTA board member. His

May 26, 2021

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Foundation

ETF Announces New Scholarship to Promote Racial Equity in the Theatre Industry

Broadway Producer, Ken Davenport, partnered with the Educational Theatre Foundation to establish a new scholarship this year, intended to promote racial equity in the theatre industry. The Dr. Kenny D.

January 13, 2021

DEI

We All Have a Part to Play

“Having a Black man leading the space was important for me. Chris is the first director that I had who looked like me.” After Troupe 4982 at Bradford High School

December 24, 2020

Foundation

Diversifying ITS Student Leadership

Expanding diversity within the student leadership of the International Thespian Society is at the forefront of priorities for student representatives of the organization. The 2018-19 class of International Thespian Officers

September 30, 2020

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Racial Equity Plan 2024 Progress Report

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Exploring Latinx Works in Your Theatre Curriculum

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EdTA Awarded Grant to Foster Equity and Inclusion in Arts Education

Pathway Pilot Program Expands to Three New Schools in 2022-23

Advocate for Inclusivity in Urban Economics Understands How Theatre Paves the Way

EdTA Launches Search for Theatre Teachers to Lead Connected Arts Network Project

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