Opening Minds Through the Arts Program

A program that:

Involves parents, teachers and administrators working together with the arts community to create a curriculum that works.

Improves academic achievement scores regardless of ethnicity or socioeconomic background.

Develops self discipline and respect for others.

Provides teacher training and curriculum guidelines.

Independent research firm WestEd, Inc. has determined that the OMA program raises test scores for every child.

OMA also increases school attendance and reduces discipline problems.