The Music Center is offering new virtual programs like “Artivities.” (photo courtesy of The Music Center)

The Music Center announced that it is pivoting its 40 years of experience working in schools into virtual learning opportunities to alleviate the stress and challenges of at-home schooling. The organization is offering teachers, students and parents an array of online content, including on-demand “Artivities” in English and Spanish for at-home arts learning, professional development programs for teachers, and pre-recorded and live virtual assembly performances for student video classrooms.

“Research and experience show that the arts can positively impact learning and understanding across all subject areas. As such, they are a critical tool to aid teachers and students who are continually adapting to the challenging circumstances of the pandemic,” Music Center president and CEO Rachel S. Moore said. “With teachers juggling many duties and carrying extra burdens, the Music Center has curated new initiatives and adapted existing programs to meet this moment. Our learning programs offer important insights to engage learners at every level through the imaginative power of the arts.”

“Artivities” enable participants to engage with different art forms and learn about diverse cultural traditions. Teachers can also receive help transitioning to distance learning with one-on-one coaching and customized workshops.

“For nearly 11 months, educational leaders have had to reimagine traditional face-to-face instruction to provide remote learning experiences that address the needs and circumstances of all their students. That’s a huge learning curve for both teachers and students of all abilities,” said Keith Wyffels, associate vice president of education for the Music Center.

“Working with our school partners, master teachers and artists, we have created innovative, highly relevant virtual programs to support educators in their own learning along with participatory content for their classrooms. We know the arts provide vital ways to engage, unite and connect us, which is what we need now more than ever.”

For information, visit musiccenter.org.