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Contributing to The Human Spirit: Arts Education and the Creative Economy
Michael M. Kaiser, President, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
The connection between arts education and improved academic performance has been proven again and again. According to research, young people who participate in the arts are:
- Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
- Four times more likely to participate in a math or science fair
- Three times more likely to be elected to a class office in their school
- Three times more likely to win a school attendance award
- Four times more likely to win an essay for writing an essay or poem
This has been confirmed in even the most economically challenged communities. According to a study by the Arts Education Partnership, arts programs keep children in school. Children who might otherwise drop out or act out in class become enthusiastic learners. Arts education also increases teacher effectiveness and reduces teacher turnover.
Arts Standards
Reform Agendas
- Overview - 21st Century
- Turn Stem to Steam ... Add the Arts!
- Edge Report, Ohio Department of Education, Ten Ideas for Ohio Education
- Governor Strickland on education