Kerry Washington, actress and arts education advocate, wrote to the Huffington Post on May 20 about the real-life story of Kechelle from Anacostia in Washington, DC and the story of many other students like her whose lives were transformed in Turnaround Arts schools across the country. 

"The arts should be part of the equation in every school. Not just because of students like Kechelle who shine on a stage, nor because of students like myself who discover a desire to become lifelong artists. No, arts education must be part of our education solution because it works for all students." - Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington has partnered with Turnaround Arts and Americans for the Arts to work towards arts education as a solution for our schools. Read the full article at the link below.