March 12, 2018 — Students from Turnaround Arts school ReNEW Dolores T. Aaron Academy (DTA) in New Orleans took the stage with their peers from across the country and Turnaround Artist mentors at the Turnaround Arts Talent Show held at the John F. Kennedy Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, March 11.
VIDEO: PBS NewsHour examines the positive impact of 'Turnaround Arts' at ReNEW Schools
January 10, 2017 -- At ReNEW Cultural Arts Academy, students put their multiplication tables to song, while eighth graders use the musical “Hamilton” to study debate. The public charter school’s curriculum is a product of a federal effort to use arts education to boost achievement in the nation’s lowest performing schools. Jeffrey Brown reports. (Excerpt courtesy of PBS)