Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Americans for the Arts and the National School Board



The arts serve as a critical component to a complete education and are proven to increase student academic achievement. Young people who consistently participate in comprehensive, sequential, and rigorous arts programs are:


  • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement

  • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools

  • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair

  • 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance

  • 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem

  • For many of America's youth, public schools serve as the major provider of formalized arts instruction.

For information about Americans for the Arts and the National School Board visit their website at http://www.americansforthearts.org/information_services/arts_education_community/default.asp

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