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DO THE RIGHT THING: WHY ARTS SHOULD BE KEPT IN SCHOOLS By: Alex Eaton

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Page 1: Do the right thing: Why arts should be kept in schools

DO THE RIGHT THING: WHY ARTS

SHOULD BE KEPT IN SCHOOLS

By: Alex Eaton

Page 2: Do the right thing: Why arts should be kept in schools

TopicArts education is extremely beneficial and necessary as an option for students.

Source: http://ghs.gilesk12.org/band/Pictures.htm

Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DgQjWLsfXa8/Tfiz6ztrkCI/AAAAAAAABNo/ak-w6YMAxAw/s1600/paint.jpg

Source: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ypTDs4IAJPw/TWg9jetRFVI/AAAAAAAAALY/Hh-hF_CIMfY/s1600/arts-pic.jpg

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Thesis Statement

• Cognitive developmental skills

• Strengthened physical capabilities

• Communication and life skills Source:

http://wise.fau.edu/CLASS/LearningCommunity/FLCCurrent/ist2_5710840-the-arts-conceptual-icons.jpg

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SourcesBurba, Karen. “Art Education.” umich.edu. 22 May 2012.

<http://sitemaker.umich.edu/356.burba/education_budgets_for_art_edu ation>.

“Getting In Shape for Marching Band.” ua.edu. 27 May 2012.<http://bands.ua.edu/inshape/>.

Lindvall, Helienne. “Behind the music: Why music education cuts could be a dumb move.” guardian.co.uk. 21 May 2012.

<http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/jan/13/behind-music education-cuts>.

Pogrebin, Robin. “Book Tackles Old Debate: Role of Art in Schools.” nytimes.com. 21 May 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/04/arts/design/04stud.html>.

Smith, Fran. “Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who’s Doing It Best.” edutopia.org. 21 May 2012. <http://www.edutopia.org/arts-music curriculum-child-development>.

“Start with Art. Learn for Life.” yamri.org. 25 May 2012. <www.yamri.org/downloads/The_arts_are_serious.doc>.

“The Benefits of the Study of Music.” menc.org. 24 May 2012. <http://www.menc.org/documents/temp/benefits_of_music.pdf>.

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What did I learn?• There are many advocates for the preservation of arts education

• Many studies have shown that arts education is beneficial in each of the three points stated in my thesis statement

• I feel much better going out into the real world having had the experience of being in an arts class in high school