The Actions Words Series is a FAC Connect program devoted to conversation and literary arts that respond to social issues and collective conversation. Engagements range from spoken word poetry performances, to play readings, panel discussions and more.

In response to a rapidly changing educational landscape, educators from across the arts come together in conversation about arts education and arts integration. In this panel, we will discuss where arts education is, where we might be going, and how we can best support the arts for our youth and community.

Alie Ehrensaft, Museum Education Manager, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College will facilitate the discussion with panelists Jen Lennon, Arts Integration Instructional Specialist, Colorado Springs School District 11, Edrick Rhodes, Director of Curriculum and Administration, John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, and Jameel Paulin, Assistant Professor of Art, Colorado College.