The Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program (BTS Arts) provides arts-integrated instruction to elementary students, effectively increasing student performance in every subject—from language arts and social studies to math and science. The program is currently in 400 Utah elementary schools in 36 districts, including over 30 charter schools, and is serving over 300,000 students.

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Data Portrait

Drawing a portrait of yourself using data.

Ancient Egypt

Students use pantomime and role-playing to understand the roles in ancient EgyptStudents use pantomime and role-playing to understand the roles in ancient Egypt

Volcanoes

Explore rain forests, coral reefs, tropical islands and volcanoes through role play.
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Westminster University ArtsConnect International

This summer a cohort of 13 BTS Arts Educators embarked on the ArtsConnect International trip to Rwanda. This cohort was selected after a carefully screened application process. After meticulous planning and consideration in regard to experiences and meaningful pedagogy-building practices, the group of 13 set off to Rwanda. The purpose of this course was to…

Sunrise Elementary students combine learning and creativity to create a mosaic of Utah

BTS Arts helped make a dream of Lori Pomeroy’s, BTS Visual Artist, come true. Lori was able to work with her students to make a beautiful mosaic for their school. All 800 students at Sunrise Elementary learned about the habitats and Biomes of Utah, drew the design and created a stunning glass mosaic. Lori said, “the…

Professional Outreach Program in the Schools (POPS)

Take advantage of the wonderful POPS groups this year and bring them to your school. It’s a wonderful way to bring another art form to your students. If you don’t know what the program is: Professional Outreach Program in the Schools (POPS), is managed by the Utah State Board of Education and sponsored by the…
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