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Educating children about art not only allows them to explore their own potential talent and passions, but also appreciate the talents others possess as well.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/current-trends-in-art-education.html

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https://mrcsays.com/2014/04/22/the-importance-of-the-arts-in-education/

I think this website is awesome for this topic!

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I think that students who are involved in art in schools are more creative.  They are forced to think of how to draw something or what colors should go where.  Even if art isn't a student's strong point, it still makes them use their imagination.
-Samantha Perez

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With such an emphasis on logical thinking in school these days, creative thinking often is neglected, even though it's something that can benefit everyone in multiple aspects of life!
http://briankim.net/articles/every-person-develop-creative-thinking-skills/

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Music, specifically learning to play the piano, has helped shape my learning in so many ways. I find it is easier for me to analyze, and when it comes to typing up papers, I can bust those out 60wpm!

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Art is only a beneficial in a child's education.

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Art is only a beneficial in a child's education.

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Kara Shurtz

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I really like this point that kids should be able to express themselves through art and be inventive. It reminds me of Erik Erikson's stage of Industry vs Inferiority. When we allow kids to invent and create, it gives them a sense of identity and industriousness.
http://www.simplypsychology.org/Erik-Erikson.html

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Students have increased academic performance when they participate in the arts at their school: http://www.nasaa-arts.org/Publications/critical-evidence.pdf

-Braxton Thornley

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"We don't read and write poetry because it's cute. We read and write poetry because we are members of the human race. And the human race is filled with passion... But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for," John Keating (Robin Williams), from Dead Poets Society.

-Braxton Thornley

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http://web.b.ebscohost.com.ulc.idm.oclc.org/ehpl/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=7&sid=29f79667-639a-4e39-9c47-be4448108e69%40sessionmgr101&hid=123

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"A well-rounded program for intellectual growth must address all intelligences, not just language and mathematics."
-Howard Gardner

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http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/

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kids are encouraged to express themselves and take risks with their art. This helps them create a sense of innovation. This skill will help them as they grow older and hove to come up with their own ideas and creations.

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According to a report by Americans for the Arts, are education strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills. The experience of making decisions and choices is important because that carries on throughout your whole life.

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art helps young children learn basic words like colors, numbers, and shapes.  Older children can discover new descriptive words. Also can help with non-verbal forms of communication.

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improve fine motor skills in young children by using tools like scissors and drawing.

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http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/12/03/13greene.h34.html

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Paying attention to details is a skill that many employers look for when hiring their employers

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Kindergartners at Wheeler paint the backdrop for their school photos. (Courtesy of Ada Leaphart/Integrated Arts Academy at H.O. Wheeler)

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Amy Greene
Mason Ford
Brittney Roberts
Kaci Wisdom

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Students involved in arts and music are not only more likely to graduate from high school but also attend college.

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https://www.nammfoundation.org/why-music-matters?gclid=CMfdqICqj88CFciIfgodPJMOIA

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83% of teachers and 73% of parents don't see music education as a luxury, rather something that needs to be taught.

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:http://www.vh1savethemusic.org/why-music/benefits-to-the-brain)

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improves memory and the ability to differentiate sounds and speech.

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"Arts experiences boost critical thinking, teaching students to take the time to be more careful and thorough in how they observe the world."

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http://www.onlinecolleges.net/10-salient-studies-on-the-arts-in-education/)

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This result in high test scores for the children also.

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"teachers at school that emphasized arts education enjoyed greater job satisfaction, were more interested in their work and likely to be innovative and pursued personal development experiences."

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http://www.onlinecolleges.net/10-salient-studies-on-the-arts-in-education/

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providing art in education to every child, no matter the economic class can help close the gap between different socioeconomic groups.

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includes subjects and the use of music, theater, drawing, painting, and sculpting.