Compton Unified School District (CUSD) and The Juilliard School have announced a groundbreaking multi-year partnership aimed at enhancing arts education. This collaboration will provide professional development for teachers and mentorship opportunities for students, building on a shared commitment to arts education and student success.
The partnership, set to run from mid-April 2025 through June 2028, will connect CUSD’s performing arts educators with Juilliard’s community and alumni network. According to Juilliard’s senior director of education and strategy, Richard Mannoia, the initiative is designed to nurture creativity and activate every child’s intrinsic artistic potential.
Micah Ali, President of the Compton Unified Board of Trustees, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are absolutely ecstatic to be partnering with an arts organization of such unparalleled caliber as Juilliard.” The initiative will initially involve select schools within the district, with plans to expand district-wide over time.
CUSD Superintendent Dr. Darin Brawley emphasized the importance of the arts in student growth, describing the partnership as a “game-changer” for the district. The collaboration aligns with CUSD’s mission to empower leaders, teachers, and students by fostering an environment of innovation and accountability.
The partnership underscores Juilliard’s commitment to making artistic excellence accessible to all students and expands its longstanding efforts to forge collaborations that build new pathways into the performing arts.
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