Ep 132: “Hire a Theater Kid” – How Theater is Helping Students Prepare for Success

About this episode

This episode discusses how participation in theater enhances students' academic performance and skills.

Send us Fan Mail Experts have found students who participate in theater exhibit higher test scores, improved analytical thinking and communication skills, and are more likely to graduate. Look no further than theater students right here in Canyons District to see the proof. The theater departments at all five of Canyons’ traditional high schools are competing in the state championships this week. If that’s not proof enough, Alta and Hillcrest have a combined 14 finalist nominations for ...

Topics covered

• theater
• student success
• education
• communication skills
• analytical thinking

Keywords

• theater
• students
• test scores
• communication
• Canyons District
• state championships
• analytical thinking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Canyons School District

Places: Canyons District, Alta, Hillcrest

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