Hamden, CT— Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce it has received a generous $4,000 Community Grant from the American Savings Foundation. This funding will support the Higher Order Thinking Schools program at Ashford School, enabling students to engage in creative and meaningful educational experiences that integrate the arts into their everyday learning.
“We are incredibly grateful to the American Savings Foundation for their dedication to advancing arts learning in Connecticut’s schools,” said John-Michael Parker, Executive Director of Arts for Learning CT. “This grant empowers us to deliver meaningful arts learning experiences to the students at Ashford School, nurturing their creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills.”
This grant from the American Savings Foundation will help AFLCT deliver workshops and residencies tailored to Ashford School’s curriculum, emphasizing creativity, cultural understanding, and social-emotional growth.
About Higher Order Thinking (HOT) Schools:
The Higher Order Thinking Schools program is a comprehensive initiative integrating arts learning into the core curriculum to improve school and student outcomes. Its goals are to improve student engagement, enrich school culture, and expand teacher practice. It is built on the belief that arts learning promotes higher-order thinking and develops skills such as problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. HOT Schools partner schools are characterized by their focus on Social and Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching practice, and school culture, fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to engage actively in their learning. The program has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach to education and its success in enhancing student achievement.