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Press Room
Discover Abrakadoodle,
the Nation's Leader
in Creative Art Education
About Abrakadoodle
Abrakadoodle was established in 2002 by noted educator/award-winning
franchise developer Mary Rogers, M.Ed. and Rosemarie Hartnett.
Their goal was to expand art choices, making programs
more comprehensive by engaging students in a broad landscape
of activities such as painting, collage, sculpture, mosaics,
digital design and more. Research shows that the benefits
of early arts education extend way beyond providing a creative
outlet for children. Skills developed through arts education
can include creative problem solving, focus, risk taking,
and self-discipline. The arts help children develop such
literacy skills as reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
 Abrakadoodle provides the art tools,
curriculum, and well-trained teachers to ensure that the
program stays at the cutting edge. Innovation takes center
stage at this company, whose leader Mary Rogers is the
first woman to create two successful national education franchise
businesses. She co-founded COMPUTERTOTS ® in the 1980's,
which blossomed across the nation and included
programs in eleven countries providing programs to more than a million children.
Abrakadoodle began expanding across the nation in 2004 and has rapidly grown
to be the leader in children's art education. Part of its rapid success can be attributed to
its comprehensive curriculum,
extensive training program and a sophisticated, resource-rich,
interactive intranet that provides Abrakadoodle Directors
with ongoing, online training and support, product information
and marketing tools to help them expand Abrakadoodle programs. From its Artists of Distinction program to its enchanting program offerings, Abrakadoodle is making magic in the field of children's art education.
Abrakadoodle's
Professional Memberships Include:
- Americans for the Arts
- After School Alliance
- NAEA (National Art Education Association)
- NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children)
- National Sponsor for Art Advocacy Day
- IFA (International Franchise Association)
In the News
Abrakadoodle has been featured in numerous articles and feature stories including media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, CNN Money, SmartMoney.com, Washington Business Journal and many more.
Here is a sampling of some of the local media coverage that Abrakadoodle has received around the country.
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