Stories That Build Readers, Leaders, and Stronger Communities!
Stories That Build Readers, Leaders, and Stronger Communities!
To ensure that all children and youth, especially those in underserved communities, have equitable opportunities to thrive academically, creatively, and emotionally, The Heart of Art engages schools, libraries, and community partners to expand access to literacy, socio-emotional learning, and the performing arts. Through our innovative, arts-integrated programs, we empower young people to strengthen reading skills, build confidence, develop emotional awareness, and discover the power of their own voices while fostering joy, self-expression, and lasting community connection.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Nearly 70% of fourth graders across the United States are reading below proficiency, limiting opportunities for academic success and long-term economic mobility. The Heart of Art is changing this story by strengthening communities through literacy, socio-emotional learning, and the performing arts, ensuring that children and youth have the tools they need to read with confidence, express themselves boldly, and thrive in school and in life.
70%
of fourth graders nationwide are reading below proficiency.
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