National PTA and the U.S. Department of Education recently celebrated arts in education and students who are making the worlds a better place through their art.

The ceremony, held in January in Washington, DC, recognized students from across the country for their winning entries in the National PTA Reflections Program. The event featured music and dance performances, as well as an exhibit of dozens of student’s artwork.

Want to see more? Check out our video from the event.

To learn more about the ceremony and honorees, visit the Department of Education’s blog, Homeroom.

To learn more about National PTA’s Reflections program, read how one parent advocated to keep arts education alive in schools across the state of Maine.