- Research shows that arts education helps students succeed in school and life.
- The arts are a critical link to a child's educational development.
- Students engaged in the arts score better on standardized tests, have better attendance records and perform better in all core subjects-- reading, social studies and math.
- The arts foster an appreciation for cultural and ethnic diversity.
- The arts can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to delinquent behavior.
- The arts help build self confidence and encourage kids to be more active in community affairs.
