Turnaround Arts is a national program of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Three Broward County Public Schools (Bethune. Lake Forest, and Walker Elementary) were the first in Florida to be selected as Turnaround Arts Schools. The program has been expanded to include the following ten schools: Bethune Elementary, Flamingo Elementary, Lake Forest Elementary, North Andrews Gardens Elementary, Sea Castle Elementary, Walker Elementary, Indian Ridge Middle, McNicol Middle, New Renaissance Middle, and James S. Rickards Middle. 

Turnaround Arts is based on the premise that high-quality and integrated arts education can strengthen school reform efforts.  The program helps to boost academic achievement and increase student engagement. Turnaround National Artists (such as Black Violin & Carla Dirlikov) support the schools for the length of the program, working with students, schools and communities to highlight their success. Turnaround Arts allow children to experience arts integration in all areas of the curriculum. 

Turnaround Arts students will:

• Receive an array of arts education services, resources and materials designed to increase student achievement.
• Learn curriculum developed by master teaching artists from the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
• Have an opportunity to attend arts enrichment classes on a daily basis.
• Participate in arts enrichment activities, including but not limited to performing at the Broward Center for Performing Arts. 
• Receive art supplies, musical instruments and the opportunity to perform in a musical in a performing arts venue.
• Work with a National Artist who will support the school for the length of the project.

These programs are available through the magnet application process for all eligible students. 

Mary M. Bethune Elementary School
2400 Meade Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
https://www.browardschools.com/bethune

North Andrews Gardens Elementary School
345 NE 56th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
https://www.browardschools.com/northandrews

Walker Elementary School
1001 NW Fourth Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
https://www.browardschools.com/walker

This program is available to students who are eligible to attend based on their home boundary. Limited seats may also be available to students residing outside of the boundary through reassignment. Please visit School Choice for more information. 

Lake Forest Elementary School
3550 SW 48th Avenue
Pembroke Park, FL 33022
https://www.browardschools.com/lakeforest