Art Should Not Be Taken Away from School Programs

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Have you ever thought of it from another person's view point? Have you ever took the time to realize that what you’re doing is hurting them? It the inconsiderate people in our world that make it so hard for us to get along. By removing the art programs from our schools you’re really hurting all the kids involved with it. If you’re having a hard time understanding the point I’m trying to get at, think of it like this; imagine losing an arm, or a leg, maybe a hand, or even a finger or two. That arm you lost? That’s the art program to us. The leg? The music program. The hand? That would be the creative writing sections. Now what about the fingers? Try dance, and all of the other activities out there that need personal representation. Last but not least, that other finger. Dramatics. People need to realize that if these programs are cut out of our systems, we won’t be a whole person anymore. Many times, the art programs are the one true place where some kids can go and have fun, but also at the same time learn and be accepted. There are so many reasons on why the arts need to stay in schools that it’s ridiculous. People don’t understand that a lot of the time, these programs end up making families and relationships that might not have ever happened on their own. These programs provide socialization, learning experiences, mental and physical help, all the things that are sometimes needed in a society. Understanding where us artsy people come from may be the best thing that anyone could ever do, because most of the time people think that the arts don’t matter, and they have no idea how wrong they actually are. Could you imagine a world without any color, any thing that would make it stand out? Everything around you consists of creativit...

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...ains. So when children are doing something with music, the entire brain is working at once. There are always learning experiences when it comes to the arts. A good example of what children learn with the arts is a gain in mathematical sense. Math is the lowest percentage when it comes to school testing and exams. If kids can learn math through something they enjoy doing, what’s the harm? Why would you remove a program that’s helping the kids in the end? The learning experiences don’t just happen with things inside of the school, they also happen to the kids outside as well. “...Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork.” -Smith Fran, May 28, 2014, eudutopia.org As a nation we say that we want our children to have excelling academics, development in the social and emotional department, and a diverse variety of opportunities.

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