Ed. Magazine Connecting Civics, Justice Work, and Art An alum produces civics-minded projects centering community, artistry, and advocacy Posted August 7, 2023 By Carolina Ruggero Arts in Education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Informal and Out-of-School Learning Moral, Civic, and Ethical Education Darren Biggart, Ed.M.'22, knows the arts have a unique way of inspiring critical inquiry about the world and the theater is a classroom.Since graduating HGSE with a concentration in Arts and Learning, Biggart works as director of civic creative practice at The Shed — a cultural institution in New York City focused on innovative art and ideas that build a shared understanding of our rapidly changing world and a more equitable society. In his role, Biggart wears many hats organizing, producing shows, and developing public programming to brings together civics, justice work, and art. Ed. Magazine The magazine of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Explore All Articles Related Articles Ed. Magazine The Show Went On Despite COVID, two alums knew the play was the thing News Filmmaking Becomes a Classroom With "Hollow Tree," HGSE student and film director Kira Akerman makes filmmaking an education journey News Crack the Code for Girls Current student empowers girls in low and middle-income countries through digital literacy