Why this matters: Because teachers who are willing to think and act outside the box with their approach are more likely to engage students with a thirst for learning that lasts beyond the classroom. By Angela Haigler  With a new school year right around the corner, it’s good for parents and students to be reminded …

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Why This Matters: ASC’s 4th annual Culture Feast, which takes place Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 on South Tryon Street at Levine Center for the Arts, brings community members from all backgrounds together to enjoy a community meal and arts and culture experiences. By Bernie Petit Communications Manager It’s hard not to love a good family …

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Why This Matters: “Interconnected,” a new public artwork at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, is one of the largest digital artworks in the world. By Bernie Petit Communications Manager One of Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s latest public artworks gives new meaning to the term “big data.” “Interconnected,” an installation of abstract form, color and simulated texture, debuted in July …

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Why This Matters: Because students in programs like Studio 345 who are engaged with learning tend to be contributing, productive members of the community. By Angela Haigler Eighteen year-old Emily Nunez is a shining example of the power of ASC’s Studio 345 in the lives of students. A young woman with a love of the …

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