The Arts in Education
Psychology Today’s recent story about why arts in education help with academic success (from 5/2019):
Arts Integrated Pedagogy May Enhance Academic Learning
“WHY IS ARTS EDUCATION IMPORTANT FOR 21ST-CENTURY LEARNING?“- Art in Action
This article describes how the benefits of receiving an arts education are far-reaching, and essential preparation for success in the 21st Century! (from 7/2017)
For decades, teachers have proclaimed that arts education is important. However, with the increasing focus on STEM education, the arts are not always recognized as a vital component of 21st century learning.
Although the emphasis on STEM is essential to meet the needs of our ever changing economy, at Art in Action we believe that putting the “A” into STEAM best prepares children with the skill set they will need to become successful, well-rounded thinkers. Here are 5 critical skills students learn through an arts education. Read more here!
Individualized Education
“We can do better than one-size-fits-all education” -The Boston Globe
This article discusses how an individualized approach to learning can better prepare students for the real world and real careers!
“For centuries, we accepted the idea that there is only one way for students to learn — go to school, sit at a desk, be taught by a teacher, then be tested . . . and tested . . . and tested. We’ve operated schools in ways similar to factories since before the Industrial Revolution.” – from The Boston Globe (10/1/2015)
Small Class Size
Small class sizes for improving student achievement in
primary and secondary schools: a systematic review
