All schools should have arts education

1. Fine arts encourage independent learning.

2. Fine arts allow students to empathize and learn about other cultures.

2.1. http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/

3. Fine arts boost creativity

3.1. jfoepa

4. Fine arts correlate to stronger academic performance.

4.1. Students who participate in the arts performed better on standardized tests, had more friends, and had more motivation to do well in school.

4.1.1. http://www.onlinecolleges.net/10-salient-studies-on-the-arts-in-education/

4.2. Students who participate in the arts have more capacity for learning.

4.2.1. http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-child-development/

4.3. The more we have cut arts programs, the lower our test scores have dropped.

4.3.1. http://www.edutopia.org/arts-music-curriculum-child-development

4.4. It is critical that we begin reinstating arts programs in order to motivate our students, cultivate an enjoyment for school, and boost academic performance.

4.4.1. http://www.edutopia.org/arts-music-curriculum-child-development