+ Public Education: Removal of the Arts? Antoinette Lopez
+ Out of 250 K- 8 th grade students…O nly 30% could name the Mona Lisa and the painter, Leonardo DiVinci
+ Remove the Creative? Public Education is rapidly removing or ”cutting funding” for the Creative Arts Programs around America, depriving our youth of the expression of creative skills, important in ALL aspects of life: Problem Solving Social Relationships & situations Overall understanding Higher Education All employment positions OUR FUTURE
+ Forecast Problem with Arts Program Removal Solutions? Effects of these Solutions & the BIG difference made in our society. ACTION! How you can help!
+ Art is dying Public Education Boards are removing the Arts and decreasing our youth’s imagination & creativity skills. Youth who consistently participate in the comprehensive, sequential, and rigorous arts are: 4 TIMES more likely to be recognized for Academic Achievement 3 TIMES more likely to be elected to class office 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 be recognized for writing a Literal work
+ The Forgotten FACTS Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, verbal skill, and Academic Tests Arts learning can improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork. "Arts education enables those children from a financially challenged background to have a more level playing field with children who have had those enrichment experiences,'' says Eric Cooper, president and founder of the National Urban Alliance for Effective Education.National Urban Alliance for Effective Education.
+ Solutions! Public Awareness!- Parents, School Boards, Teachers, Politicians Support the ARTS- Thousands of organizations you can join Support by buying and wearing a cool T-shirt from an Pro ART Org. Get involved Join an Organization supporting Arts Spread awareness: stickers, flyers, t-shirts Info booths, etc. Volunteer
+ Action!- What YOU can do.
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