A Letter To Our Community During COVID-19
At a time when we’re experiencing significant changes to our day-to-day lives, The Right Brain Initiative has also […]
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At a time when we’re experiencing significant changes to our day-to-day lives, The Right Brain Initiative has also […]
A Letter To Our Community During COVID-19 Read More »
What is the difference between arts education and arts integration? Arts education focuses on the fundamental, practical skills
Understanding the goal of Arts Integration Read More »
Dear Right Brain family, Each year, we spend time reflecting on the work, stories, challenges, and successes of
Looking back on the 2018-19 school year: a Right Brain progress report Read More »
The Right Brain Initiative is grateful for yet another year of making ripples in our community — ripples
SEASON OF GIVING: The Right Brain Ripple Effect Read More »
SHIFT: an experiment in fashion design is The Right Brain Initiative’s annual fundraiser and fashion runway competition. SHIFT
The Stories and Magic of SHIFT: a spotlight on youth designers Read More »
For our Arts Integration Specialists, the week spent as participants in the Arts Education Partnership 2019 conference was
Right Brain at the Arts Education Partnership Annual Convening 2019 Read More »
Drum roll, please… We are thrilled to announce the selection of designers who will debut their garments at
2019 SHIFT Designers! Read More »
In late June, over 40 teaching artists from around the region met for the second annual day of
Northwest Teaching Artist Network (NWTAN) invites you to a join them for peer-led professional development and networking, hosted
Northwest Teaching Artist Network: Professional development event Read More »
By Mariam Higgins “Asalaam alaikum (peace be with you),” whispered politely the seventh grader in the beaded headscarf. She had
Culturally Relevant Critical Thinking Read More »
The Right Brain Initiative, along with Caldera, The Oregon Ballet Theatre, The Regional Arts & Culture Council, Walters Cultural
Presenting: The Northwest Teaching Artist Network! Read More »
The Right Brain Initiative, a program of the Young Audiences of Oregon & SW Washington have teamed up
Teaching Artist Application Now Available! Read More »
Last Tuesday, March 13th, Right Brain held its annual Spring Colloquium event celebrating arts integration with teachers and
“Collaborative, Creative Learners”: 2018 Spring Colloquium Read More »
Our partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers dates back to the early years of Right Brain and has
Portland Trail Blazers rocked the runway at SHIFT! Read More »
SHIFT: An experiment in fashion design was more than a runway show. It was a community celebration. It
“SHIFT: An experiment in fashion design” was an evening for the books Read More »
The National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu has approved more than $82 million to fund local
National Endowment for the Arts awards $30,000 for The Right Brain Initiative Read More »
On Friday, March 31, 2017 The Right Brain Initiative was honored to present at the spring meeting of the
Right Brain presents at the National Council on the Arts Read More »
At Right Brain, we are rolling into 2017 with grateful hearts and renewed spirits! This winter we
Kicking off 2017 with grateful hearts Read More »
This year is moving right along. We are already in the second week of October—one of our favorite
Community collaborations for the win! Read More »
It’s September. We’re welcoming students, getting to know their families, learning about the temperament of our class and
Starting the Year with Artful Thinking by Maia McCarthy Read More »
Imagine this: it is June 21st, the first Tuesday of summer vacation, only the fifth Tuesday in the
With Right Brain, the Learning Never Stops, Not Even for Summer Vacation Read More »
We’re pleased to share another story of teacher experience with The Right Brain Initiative. Learn about the animating impact Right
Right Brain Teacher Profiles – Benjamin Fong and Gabriel Gonzalez Read More »
The following profile on Right Brain teacher Megan Smith is included in our new 2015 Progress Report, one of
Right Brain Teacher Profile – Megan Smith Read More »
Gustavo Molina is another teacher featured in our 2015 Progress Report, just recently released! Read on to find out
Right Brain Teacher Profile – Gustavo Molina Read More »
Our 2015 Progress Report has hit the streets, and it’s filled with stories of our impact upon teachers and schools. In celebration
Right Brain Teacher Profile – Karen Murphy Read More »
Last spring, we interviewed teachers about Right Brain’s impact on their work. Some of our initial findings were published in the
Right Brain sparks teacher innovation Read More »
We’ve been featured in two publications! Their common thread is, Right Brain produces significant, culturally relevant academic growth for English Language
From Access To Success: English Language Learners Read More »