ART with MEYERS: Back To School Night

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Back To School Night

Thank you to all of you who came out on Back To School Night, October 1st. It was wonderful to meet you and visit with some of my repeat parents! In case you were unable to attend, you can check out my presentation by clicking the link:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1p6hF0WNUXEh5xF2DuEX11IsaBOG7CSgY9OWKn4izDko/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000

The Power of Art Education

All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts. The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education. Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects. For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society. Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning.