Classical MPR Education Initiative
The Classical MPR Education Initiative focuses on engaging several different stakeholders in the arts education of Minnesota students. After asking communities how a media organization could help them with education needs, we found that MPR can have the most impact on music education in Minnesota with a holistic approach that reaches not only students and teachers, but also parents and community members. Our comprehensive education plan targets each of these groups with related initiatives that all tie back to fostering engagement and creating community around music education.
The ultimate result of this initiative will provide assistance for teachers in executing curriculum, meeting state and national education standards, and bringing effective resources into the classroom. Students will be engaged in school with targeted curriculum, while being engaged in critical after-school activity through the expansion of the Minnesota Varsity community. Parents, families, and community members will be engaged to supplement resources and activities with instrument donations drives, awareness activities, and cultural events that highlight the essential need for strong cultural education in Minnesota schools.
- 3,200 students reached
- 175 participating schools
- 200 instruments donated
- 120 Minnesota varisty submissions
- 30% of MN counties were geographically reached for varsity submissions
- 6 Videos Produced
- 450 attended the event + 4,000 live radio listeners
For more information, please visit MPR's webstie on Legacy funding.