Why Our Kids Need Art - WeAreTeachers - 3 views
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John Evans on 07 Mar 13"Teachers instinctually know that art, music and drama add value to kids' lives. But in the era of high-stakes exams, the arts often fall to the bottom of the list, whether we intend them to or not. Below, explore research that shows the arts actually improve test scores-and enrich kids' lives in a million other ways-along with simple tips for incorporating more creativity into the regular classroom."