ART with MEYERS: Remembering Michael Accetta

Monday, June 27, 2016

Remembering Michael Accetta

Michael Accetta (1991-2016)
Photo courtesy of the New Jersey Herald

Sending love and prayers to the Accetta Family. Michael and his sisters, Maria and Renee, were some of the greatest kids I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Micheal's contagious humor and outgoing personality made him a very popular guy in my classroom. May his memory live on in all of our hearts.

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.