This spring, San Diego Unified was one of nine districts selected for a prestigious U.S. Department of Education grant. Called the Magnet Schools Assistance Program, or MSAP, the grant provides $15 million over five years for significantly revised … Read More
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City Schools’ Visual and Performing Arts Foundation Raising Funds to Earn Matching Grant, Support SDUSD Students in the Arts
Download the Press Release (PDF) here.
For immediate release: August 17, 2021
Contact: Stephanie Thompson Communications
619-840-7353
San Diego, CA—The Visual and Performing Arts Foundation, an independent nonprofit that supports the San Diego Unified School District’s Visual and Performing Arts … Read More
Beyond Brilliance Postponed
Mayor Todd Gloria Declaring June 15, Cindy Marten Day
Donations in support for the Arts Education in SDUSD continue!
The VAPA Foundation is grateful to those who witnessed this auspicious occasion in person and to those united with US Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten in supporting arts education … Read More
Thank you to the VAPA Foundation for funding the Kolam Project at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy
We are so proud. Please read the wonderful letter and see the amazing video from the Kolam Project.
“Hello Mr. Camacho,
Thank you to the VAPA Foundation for funding the Kolam Project at Zamorano Fine Arts Academy last Tuesday, June … Read More
Superintendent Cindy Marten Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Education Secretary
SAN DIEGO – Superintendent Cindy Marten has been confirmed as the next U.S. Deputy Education Secretary by a vote from the Senate, and will prepare to transition from the San Diego Unified School District to Washington, D.C. to serve President … Read More
As students return in-person, here’s a reminder that arts and music are essential in education
As students across the United States navigate education during the COVID-19 pandemic, music and art education deliver substantial developmental and educational benefits. We’re thrilled the San Diego Union-Tribune has published an op-ed written by Dalouge Smith, CEO of The Lewis … Read More
Level Up SD Summer of Joy and Learning – Summer Enrichment Program
April 8, 2021 – San Diego, CA – The San Diego Foundation today announced a new partnership with San Diego Unified School District that seeks grant proposals from nonprofit organizations to reimagine and enhance the 2021 summer school experience with … Read More
The VAPA Spotlight Awards Celebrate Transforming Lives Through the Arts
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VEP Grant Thank You Video by Meera Ramanathan
VEP grant video by Meera Ramanathan, Visual Art Teacher for San Diego Unified School District.… Read More