B11

In an English educational system increasingly ruled by standardized tests, arts courses can seem unimportant. There is, however a very good reason to teach arts in school.

IMPORTANCE

B12

In a recent study, we found that arts programmes teach a specific set of thinking skills rarely addressed elsewhere in the curriculum.

RARE

B13

We want our children to demonstrate an ability to solve problems and communicate effectively in today’s workplace.

ABLE

B14

To achieve that goal, school leaders should make sure the arts are central to their school improvement plans.

  CENTRE

B15

These must not be aimless or disconnected series of exercises. We must demonstrate that the arts are subjects for sequential study and not merely an activity.

AIM

B16

Education reform is currently a powerful force. We can take advantage of it to strengthen our programs by introducing the arts in the curriculum.

POWER