Expanding Access to the Arts

A Special Thank You to the Cisco Foundation

Art in Action is proud to announce a generous gift from the Cisco Foundation, whose support will make a lasting impact on the delivery of high-quality arts education to students across the country.

With this funding, Art in Action will implement critical upgrades to our Teach Site—our central online platform used by thousands of educators and volunteers to bring our art curriculum to life in classrooms. The Teach Site is the heart of our program, housing training videos, step-by-step lesson plans, classroom management tips, and visual art resources that guide instructors in delivering standards-aligned, hands-on art education.

Thanks to the Cisco Foundation’s investment, we will enhance the user experience for all who rely on this platform, making it more intuitive, accessible, and efficient. These improvements will allow educators to more easily access the tools they need—ultimately increasing their ability to engage students and create meaningful learning experiences through art.

At Art in Action, we believe every child deserves access to a transformative arts education. By strengthening the tools that make this possible, the Cisco Foundation is helping to reduce barriers and ensure that more students—regardless of zip code or background—can benefit from the creative confidence, critical thinking, and self-expression that art inspires.

To the Cisco Foundation: thank you for supporting our mission and being a champion for arts education.

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