Recently, a stagnant economy plus increasing expenses for school basics have combined to force educators nationwide to make difficult budget cuts across the board. Deciding exactly where to make those cuts can be a gut-wrenching decision. Eliminate after school activities or sideline sports? Close the curtains on the school play or forego new playground equipment? From kindergarten to college, however, the first cut is often to the “The Arts.” But, is this the right decision?
Erroneously considered an “extra” in education, The Arts are actually a crucial component in the development of higher order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, …