In a recent op-ed published in NJ.com, Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Young Audiences Arts for Learning NJ & Eastern Pa. CEO Michele Russo wrote about the critical role arts education plays in fostering creativity, empathy and critical thinking skills among our youth.
“Arts education is not a luxury, it is essential to the holistic development of young minds<” Russo and Reynolds-Jackson wrote.
“Our schools face immense challenges, from limited budgets to the pressures of standardized testing, but we have also seen how schools can thrive when the arts are given the space to flourish. It takes time, but the proof is in the pudding and an arts education has proven to be far from a distraction but a driver of student learning.”
“We invite educators, policymakers, parents, and community leaders to join us in our mission. Together, we can ensure that all children have the arts experiences that will inspire them, expand their minds, and prepare them for a bright future.”
To see the full op-ed in nj.com, click here.
