Every student deserves a complete education that includes the arts. It's integral to achieving and ensuring students’ success in school and work in today’s competitive world. The arts encourage collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, expression, and engagement. A quality arts education can transform students, schools, and communities. And, as a matter of interest, a 2005 Harris Poll showed that 93% of Americans believe that arts are integral to a balanced education.
Prior to 2012, arts education had been decimated in the California public schools, in part because of reduced state budgets, but also because english and math testing outcomes had became the priority; there was basically no room or priority for the arts. The California Alliance for Arts Education (2005) states in its research brief that, “Despite California’s reputation as an arts and cultural leader, it lags behind many other states relative to state-level arts education policy”.
California education code, sections 51210, 51220, 51225.3, among others, clearly defines visual and performing arts standards and policy for all grades. For example, sections 51210 and 51220, states that the adopted course of study for grades 1-12 should include visual and performing arts, including instruction in the subjects of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts (California Legislative Information, n.d.). These codes clearly indicate the arts should be a valued part of our state’s education.
All students have the right and deserve access to a creative, authentic, well-rounded arts education, regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, or where they live and go to school. The arts and creativity are more than memorized facts, they are abilities that will last a lifetime and can positively affect school priorities as well as the larger national and global community for generations to come. The arts and art education is crucial for giving children, a voice, passion for learning, community participation, and cultural awareness. Through the arts, students learn collaboration, problem solving, focus, confidence, and 21st century skills.
Prior to 2012, arts education had been decimated in the California public schools, in part because of reduced state budgets, but also because english and math testing outcomes had became the priority; there was basically no room or priority for the arts. The California Alliance for Arts Education (2005) states in its research brief that, “Despite California’s reputation as an arts and cultural leader, it lags behind many other states relative to state-level arts education policy”.
California education code, sections 51210, 51220, 51225.3, among others, clearly defines visual and performing arts standards and policy for all grades. For example, sections 51210 and 51220, states that the adopted course of study for grades 1-12 should include visual and performing arts, including instruction in the subjects of dance, music, theatre, and visual arts (California Legislative Information, n.d.). These codes clearly indicate the arts should be a valued part of our state’s education.
All students have the right and deserve access to a creative, authentic, well-rounded arts education, regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, or where they live and go to school. The arts and creativity are more than memorized facts, they are abilities that will last a lifetime and can positively affect school priorities as well as the larger national and global community for generations to come. The arts and art education is crucial for giving children, a voice, passion for learning, community participation, and cultural awareness. Through the arts, students learn collaboration, problem solving, focus, confidence, and 21st century skills.
Art is for everyone.
Learn to Create, Create to Learn
"Creativity is as important in education as literacy." - Sir Ken Robinson
Learn to Create, Create to Learn
"Creativity is as important in education as literacy." - Sir Ken Robinson
INSPIRATION
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