School PartnershipsProgram
Al-Bustan seeks to raise cross-cultural awareness among elementary and secondary school students, educators and administrators in an effort to promote better understanding of Arabs/Arab Americans and Arab arts, culture, and history. In/after-school classes are offered in Arab percussion, singing, poetry, folk dance, art, and culture/history.
Schools Familiar and New: In-Person Arab Arts Instruction this Fall
Schools Familiar and New: In-Person Arab Arts Instruction this Fall
This fall, Al-Bustan’s After-School Arab Arts program served 127 students in 13 schools across the […]
Read MoreAfter School Arab Arts Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
After School Arab Arts Fall 2021 – Spring 2022
Use the registration codes associated with your location to register your child for our After […]
Read MorePublic Catalog of Al-Bustan Digital Workshops
Public Catalog of Al-Bustan Digital Workshops
Over the years, Philadelphia educators have welcomed Al-Bustan into their schools and classrooms to share […]
Read MoreTaking Arab Arts Online for SDP Students
Taking Arab Arts Online for SDP Students
Since 2007, Al-Bustan has brought talented teaching artists into the classrooms of the School District […]
Read MoreSupporting Immigrant Parents’ Well-Being through Language, Arts, and Conversations
Supporting Immigrant Parents’ Well-Being through Language, Arts, and Conversations
Al-Bustan’s Tabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences Through the Arts incorporated another component to its […]
Read MorePodcasts and more by Immigrant Youth at NEHS
Podcasts and more by Immigrant Youth at NEHS
As Al-Bustan’s Tabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences Through the Arts program at Northeast High […]
Read MoreWrapping Up a Successful Fall of After-School Programs
Wrapping Up a Successful Fall of After-School Programs
As 2020 approaches, Al-Bustan is closing out another successful year of After-School Arab Arts Programs […]
Read MoreAn Immigrant Alphabet Continues with Partners Across Philadelphia
An Immigrant Alphabet Continues with Partners Across Philadelphia
I’m really moved by this. I feel like it really captures the immigrant experience. I […]
Read MoreTabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences Through the Arts
Tabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences Through the Arts
In September 2019, Al-Bustan launched Tabadul: Reflecting on Our Immigrant Experiences Through the Arts at […]
Read MoreSummer Arts Enrichment for Immigrant & Refugee Students
Summer Arts Enrichment for Immigrant & Refugee Students
July 2019 For the second year, Al-Bustan was invited to lead arts instruction as part […]
Read MoreAn Immigrant Alphabet at Northeast High School
An Immigrant Alphabet at Northeast High School
In an effort to bring An Immigrant Alphabet project back to Northeast High School, students, […]
Read MoreAfter School at Moffet: Old Friends and New Faces
After School at Moffet: Old Friends and New Faces
Fall Semester 2018 On September 24th, with support from The William Penn Foundation, our Arab […]
Read MoreImmigrant & Refugee Students Experience a Month of Arts
Immigrant & Refugee Students Experience a Month of Arts
In July, 2018 Al-Bustan organized and implemented an afternoon arts enrichment program, as part of the School […]
Read MoreAl-Bustan at Woodland Hill Montessori School
Al-Bustan at Woodland Hill Montessori School
October 27, 2017 Al-Bustan is pleased to have spent a day with students and teachers […]
Read MoreReflections on Neighborhood Forum 4: Year-End Celebration
Reflections on Neighborhood Forum 4: Year-End Celebration
“I feel so lucky to participate in the Tabadul events. I really love getting to […]
Read MoreCelebrating the Moffet Community and an Amazing School Year
Celebrating the Moffet Community and an Amazing School Year
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017, the Moffet community came together to celebrate the students, parents, […]
Read MoreLove-Hope-Peace Tiles into Greeting Cards by Moffet School Students
Love-Hope-Peace Tiles into Greeting Cards by Moffet School Students
In Spring 2016, students at John Moffet Elementary School were immersed in art-making at Al-Bustan’s […]
Read MoreTabadul: First Neighborhood Forum Reflections
Tabadul: First Neighborhood Forum Reflections
SO MUCH student celebration! It was awesome to have so many ways to celebrate our […]
Read MoreTabadul in Action at Northeast High School
Tabadul in Action at Northeast High School
Al-Bustan’s year-long Tabadul: Cross-Cultural Exchange through the Arts project at Northeast High School took off […]
Read MoreTabadul: Wendy Ewald Visits NEHS and Philadelphia
Tabadul: Wendy Ewald Visits NEHS and Philadelphia
Al-Bustan was pleased to welcome in October internationally renowned photographer/educator Wendy Ewald in Philadelphia for […]
Read MoreTabadul Project: Cross-Cultural Exchange through the Arts
Tabadul Project: Cross-Cultural Exchange through the Arts
During the 2016-17 academic year, with support from The Barra Foundation , The Philadelphia Foundation, […]
Read MoreReaching New Heights in Second Year of Moffet Arab Arts Program 2015-16
Reaching New Heights in Second Year of Moffet Arab Arts Program 2015-16
As the first year of the Moffet Arab Arts After-School Program (an expansion of a […]
Read MoreCelebrating an Amazing Year in the Moffet Garden
Celebrating an Amazing Year in the Moffet Garden
On May 31, 2016, a celebration in the Moffet School garden showcased the art and […]
Read MoreNortheast High School Muslim Girls Culture Club
Northeast High School Muslim Girls Culture Club
At the invitation of Assistant Principal Margaret DeNaples and ESOL Director Patricia Ryan, Al-Bustan staff […]
Read MoreA Day of Arab Music Workshops at Jefferson School
A Day of Arab Music Workshops at Jefferson School
On March 11, 2016, our Music Director Hanna Khoury and master percussionist and teaching artist […]
Read MoreMoffet Community Comes Together at Circle of Hope Gallery
Moffet Community Comes Together at Circle of Hope Gallery
The Moffet Arab Arts After-School Program continues to flourish this spring, led by our dedicated […]
Read MoreTeens Delve into Arabic, Music and Art
Teens Delve into Arabic, Music and Art
From June 29 to July 17, 2015, with support from the Middle East Center of […]
Read MoreCelebrating an Artful Year at Moffet School 2014-15
Celebrating an Artful Year at Moffet School 2014-15
On June 5, 2015, the Moffet School community came together in the rejuvenated garden at […]
Read MoreGreenfield 2014-15
Greenfield 2014-15
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Motivation High School
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