with Rie Poirier-Campbell on the Arts Education Collaborative
Posted May 08, 2017
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Hartford Performs teaches traditional subjects like math, science and english through art integration which can encourage creativity, self-confidence and higher academic achievement. Currently there are 850 programs in 32 of Hartford's public schools. Rie Poirier-Campbell, Executive Director of Hartford Performs discusses the program.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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