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Dec 8, 2017
3 min

The Opportunity of a Lifetime

One of the core beliefs of the Rainforest Art Project is that positive, creative spaces have a significant impact on a student’s enthusiasm

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Nov 1, 2017
4 min

The Volunteer

We need to ensure that special needs students are told about the things they are good at, & engaged in activities based on their strengths.

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Oct 20, 2017
3 min

Virtues of Excellence Art Program

These virtues provide a roadmap for living a life of purpose and meaning, which positively impact our individual quality of life.

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Sep 8, 2017
3 min

What Makes Mosaics So Special

We enjoy telling the history of mosaic because in so many ways it is the enduring reflection of civilization and humanity itself.

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Aug 11, 2017
4 min

The Legacy

The Rainforest Art Explorer Program at the San Diego Zoo began in the fall of 2004, with patients, families, doctors, nurses, and members.

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Jul 14, 2017
4 min

The Advocates

It is said that “there is nothing new under the sun”, but if you visit Alyce Gereaux Park in Brawley, you are likely to disagree.

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Jun 8, 2017
4 min

Reimagining Art Education

There is lots of evidence that children immersed in the arts do better on their academic tests.

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Apr 14, 2017
3 min

Project-Based Learning

Knowledge acquired in a hands-on project has greater depth, relevance and durability, compared to rote memorization to prepare for a test.

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