Artists work with classroom teachers to develop and teach arts-integrated academic curricula. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra offers educational concerts at Symphony Hall and sends small groups of musicians to perform in schools. The Goodman Theater 's Student Subscription series offers tickets to matinee performances of four of the Goodman's mainstage shows to school groups. Teachers come to preview performances and get advance copies of scripts and other material to develop class discussions. Music Theater Workshop produces touring performances for students on topics including drug awareness and gang prevention.
Performers lead workshops for students and teachers on each show's theme.
Urban Gateways sends artists to work with students and teachers at schools across the Chicago area. Urban Gateways programs range from a single performance to a residency program which culminates in an artwork produced by students. Field trip performances are also available. Artists lead two one-hour sessions per week, per class. Independent coverage of Chicago school reform since 1989.