Local Foundations Fund Cultural Engagement Experiences for 22,000 Students
During the 2023-2024 academic year, two local foundations will continue to support grade-level cultural engagement experiences for Worcester Public Schools students. For the twelfth year, these experiences will impact over 22,000 Worcester Public Schools students in grades 1-12.
LEAP experiences include the following local institutions and organizations:
- EcoTarium
- New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
- Worcester Art Museum
- Worcester Historical Museum
- Old Sturbridge Village
- Mechanics Hall
- Broad Meadow Brook
- Guardians of Tradition
- Crocodile River Music
- Hanover Theatre.
All activities are closely aligned with curricula and include pre-visit preparation, planned investigations at the sites, and post-review back in the classroom.
Instruments and Supplies
So many Worcester students love to sing, perform, paint, draw, and express themselves through the arts. The WEDF has purchased new musical instruments for every elementary, middle, and high school, and given art teachers funds to buy needed materials and supplies.
Links
City of Worcester website
Worcester Public Schools – Coats For Kids
Worcester Public Schools – strategic plan