The ARTS are important in education and there are now studies being done to measure it, just as surely as math skills are measured. Arts advocates can no longer rely on weak studies that simply compare students who participate in the arts with those who dont. Such studies are pervasive, and the claims they make are likely overblown. Skeptics can correctly wonder whether the research truly demonstrates that the arts make people awesome, or if awesome people are simply attracted to the arts. But the important effects of art and cultural experiences on students can be rigorously measured. [Read about two recently conducted studies at the link below.]
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 13:35:45 +0000