"Paul T. Sowden, a professor of psychology at the University of Winchester in England, warned that in Britain, as in the United States, arts and humanities subjects have suffered in recent years as the emphasis shifted to science and technology. It's important, he said, that arts education be available equally to everyone. But arts education, he said, is a chance to build resilience and determination in children, as well as to help them master complex skills."
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“Arts in education is an equity issue,” he told the group. “School leaders need to make a commitment to ensuring that every student has access to the arts, not as an extra enhancement when there is time, not as a luxury for the privileged, but as an essential part of well-rounded education.”
-L. Earl Franks, executive director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals Arts integration has been shown many times to deepen core understanding and initiate a better learning environment for students and teachers alike. This article shows examples of how arts integration is improving learning environments across the country. |
Bricky's BlogThese are some articles that I've found really interesting. Throughout the years art has been on the chopping block. I hope these articles are of any consolation as to why the arts are so important, and why we need to keep it in our schools! ArchivesCategories |