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Apr 9, 2019 · The number of students taking public examinations in arts subjects has fallen, prompting fears that creative opportunities are drying up in schools.
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Apr 1, 2017 · Art and music programs help keep them in school, make them more committed, enhance collaboration, strengthen ties to the community and to peers, improve motor and spatial and language skills. At-risk students who take art are significantly more likely to stay in school and ultimately to get college degrees.
Aug 3, 2016 · Schools without art mean that fewer children discover the power of their own potential for expression. And that means that over time fewer voices are contributing because fewer people believe that they have something to contribute.
- Creativity
- Improved Academic Performance
- Fine-Tuning Fine Motor Skills
- Confidence
- Visual Learning
- Decision Making
- Perseverance
- Concentration Skills
- Collaboration
- Accountability
We know the arts are all about creativity because they allow kids to express themselves. Math and science are important, of course, but the visual arts push kids’ creativity and divergent thinking skills to the next level. If children practice thinking creatively, it will come naturally to them now and in their future careers. Here is what my stude...
The arts don’t just develop a child’s creativity. The skills they learn often spill over into their academic achievement. A report by the Americans for the Artsstates, “A student involved in the arts is four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement.” I think most of us know this, too. Here is what my student, Ha Troung, Class of ...
For younger kiddos, simple things like holding a paintbrush, making marks with pens, pencils or crayons, and cutting with scissors are important for the development of fine motor skills. Developmental milestones around age three should include drawing a circle and beginning to use safety scissors. Around age four, children may be able to draw a squ...
While mastering a subject certainly builds a student’s confidence, there is something special about participating in the arts. Using materials that turn into visual stories is magical, and it helps students feel more confident. As they improve and see their own progress, their self-confidence continues to grow. Here’s what my student, Elizabeth Ham...
Drawing, painting, and sculpting in art class help to develop visual-spatial skills. As art educators, we know children need to know more about the world than just what they can learn through text and numbers. Art education teaches students how to interpret, criticize, and use visual information, and how to make choices based on that information. H...
We know the arts strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Learning how to make choices and decisions will certainly carry over into our students’ education and other parts of life. Here is what, Jabari Parker, Class of 2008 had to say: “Art classes give many students a first chance to explore their creative potential and gauge how i...
As we are all aware, the arts can be challenging. I have always said, it’s called artworkfor a reason! Successful artists don’t quit. They learn that hard work and perseverance pay off. This mindset matters as they grow. As artists choose their career paths, they will be asked to continually develop new skills and work through difficult projects. H...
As artists persevere through a painting or a drawing, focus and concentration are imperative. We know concentration skills are also vital for studying and learning in class as well as completing professional tasks later in life. Here’s what Allison Eddy, Class of 2011 had to say: “I graduated from NGHS in 2011, went on to SCAD to major in animation...
Many of the visual art projects I’ve had my students do require them to work together. They must share responsibility and compromise to achieve their common goal. I think the arts teach kids their contribution to the group is integral to its success. Here’s what my student, Brandon Whitman, Class of 2010 had to say: “One of the most influential ski...
Just like collaboration, kids in the arts learn they are accountable for their contributions to the group and to their individual artmaking. Mistakes are a part of life, and learning to accept them, fix them, and move on will serve students well as they grow older. Here’s what my student, Lexi Wood, Class of 2009 had to say: ”I currently live in Br...
Aug 25, 2024 · It has been shown to improve academic performance, boost creativity and self-expression, and enhance social skills. However, there are also challenges that come with implementing art education programs in schools. These include cultural barriers, funding constraints, and varying student skill levels.
Jan 29, 2013 · Why we love artists but not arts education. By Valerie Strauss. January 29, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. EST. By Lisa Phillips. There seems to be a major disconnect between how creativity is valued...
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Jun 15, 2021 · All children deserve access to high-quality arts education in and after school; research shows that includes knowledgeable instructors, positive relationships with adults and peers, high standards, a welcoming environment, and a culminating event to build confidence and community.
