Below is an article from Guggenheim.org stating the importance of Arts education in school. Their study states that including Arts education improves students’ problem-solving skills and creativity. This is especially important with recent budget cuts in districts making Arts education the first to go. On a personal level, this study validates RHS’s Encore academy and the Pages program!
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/press-room/releases/3400-aps-release