As an educator, I see the Arts as a supreme way for students to express themselves, be creative, relieve stress and just enjoy themselves. Unfortunately, in the current economic times, these are the first programs to be cut. My school has one art teacher and one music teacher. It is a shame when you see how much talent there is that remains untapped due to lack of funding and opportunity. I don't know who decides that only math and English and science are important, because I think kids need a chance to shine in other ways. Acting classes can be therapeutic and music and art can transform the mundane into the magical!

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