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Case Study

LAUSD Creative Pathways

Music to the Ears is an experienced vendor, delivering Creative Pathways, hands-on programs, industry experiences, and career-connected learning across LAUSD schools.

Partner
Los Angeles Unified School District
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Year
2020
Category
School Programs
Format
Case Study

20K+ Students · 8 Pathways · 6 Years

The story

Years of impact.

Music to the Ears has years of experience working with Los Angeles Unified School District schools to expand access to creative education, career exploration, and real-world learning.

Over the course of its work with LAUSD, Music to the Ears has supported students, educators, schools, and programs through Creative Pathways, BEAT Lab programs, Beats to Bliss SEL Programs, Creative Career Days, field trips, schoolwide events, guest speakers, and direct connections to industry partners.

The work also extends beyond student programming. Music to the Ears supports schools through teacher training, CTE program support, curriculum development, and digital learning toolkits powered by Canva, helping educators integrate creative, career-connected learning into the school environment.

Canva case study

Remixing education using Canva.

The Canva case study highlights how digital creativity can strengthen learning across schools and build scalable Creative Pathways for students.

How pathways connect

Complimentary Creative Pathways.

Creative Pathways connect student interests with hands-on learning, real-world skills, projects, and career possibilities, giving students multiple ways to discover what they love and explore where their creativity can take them.

Creative PathwayMusicDJing, Music Production, and Audio EngineeringStudents write, produce, mix, and perform their own music on the same tools the industry uses.Explore the Music pathway
Creative PathwayMediaWriting, Journalism, Social Media, and CommunicationsStudents learn to report, write, and publish stories that hold an audience across every modern format.Explore the Media pathway
Creative PathwayDesignGraphic Design, Visual Communication, and BrandingStudents build identity systems, learn design thinking, and present work the way studios do.Explore the Design pathway
Creative PathwayVideoVideo Production, Editing, and Digital StorytellingStudents shoot, direct, and edit real films, and learn the crew roles behind every frame.Explore the Video pathway
Creative PathwayCreative EntrepreneurshipBusiness, Branding, and MonetizationStudents develop ideas, build brands, and launch creative projects using real-world business principles.Explore the Creative Entrepreneurship pathway
Creative PathwayCreative TechnologyAI, Productivity Tools, Software ProgramsStudents use AI-powered platforms, productivity tools, and industry software to create, organize, and enhance creative work.Explore the Creative Technology pathway
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Bring Creative Pathways to your school.

Tell us about your students, your goals, and we will help identify the right pathways, programs, experiences, and implementation approach for your school.

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