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Posted on April 12, 2018April 12, 2026 by Heather

Before a child talks, they sing. Before they write, they draw. As soon as they stand, they dance. Art is fundamental to human expression. - Phylicia Rashad

Benefits of Art Education

Students who study art are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement and three times more likely to be awarded for school attendance. (National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, "Re-Investing in Arts Education: Winning America’s Future Through Creative Schools." The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities.)

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Arts and music education programs are mandatory in countries that rank consistently among the highest for math and science test scores, like Japan, Hungary, and the Netherlands. ("Lessons from PISA for the United States, Strong Performers and Successful Reformers in Education", OECD Publishing, 2011.)

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Between 2011 and 2014, schools participating in the Turnaround Arts program experienced 22.5 percent and 12.6 percent improvements, respectively, in math and reading proficiency (Park West Gallery, 2016. "Park West Gallery Emphasizes the Importance of Art Education in Schools." Accessed April 1, 2026, at https://www.parkwestgallery.com/press_releases/park-west-gallery-emphasizes-the-importance-of-art-education-in-schools)

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