This fall, students at Florence Howard Elementary participated in a wide range of engaging clubs, field trips, and family events through Fuse Project’s Academic Support program, each designed to spark creativity, confidence, and connection. These experiences not only supported academic growth but gave students opportunities to explore new interests, build practical skills, and feel celebrated for their hard work.
Read MoreSPARK Summer at Florence Howard Elementary School was filled with learning, creativity, and celebration as students explored art, science, gardening, cooking, and more through hands-on lessons and community partnerships. Thanks to dedicated teachers, volunteers, and sponsors, more than 130 students grew academically, built confidence, and ended the summer inspired to keep learning long after camp ended.
Read MoreFuse Project’s continued partnership with Mobile Arts Council and Amp Up Arts is expanding access to meaningful arts education for students in the Avenue community. Recent highlights include a discussion on Amplifying the Arts podcast about Strengthening Partnerships for Arts Education and our teaching artist Cherrelle Smith and Development Director Mary Frances Clarke being honored at the 20th Annual Arty Awards for their outstanding impact on arts and education.
Read MoreIn December, Fuse Project celebrated a month of academic support and community engagement in the Avenue, bringing students hands-on learning, creative expression, and recognition for their achievements. These efforts underscore the value of providing enriching opportunities and fostering connections in our Avenue community schools.
Fuse Project’s new After-School Art program at Calloway-Smith Middle School, created in partnership with Mobile Arts Council’s Amp Up Arts, provides students with a creative outlet while integrating social-emotional learning and academic support. By offering hands-on projects and fostering self-expression, the program addresses a critical need for extracurricular opportunities in under-resourced schools, empowering students to grow both academically and emotionally.
Read MoreFuse Project has launched its third year of clubs at Florence Howard Elementary School, engaging over 200 students with enriching activities like Cooking, Art, Garden, and Yoga. These clubs, made possible through community partnerships and dedicated volunteers, provide students with valuable life lessons while addressing resource gaps in under-resourced schools.
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