With education reform front and center, ensuring fine arts education is in the conversation is more crucial than ever. One of the most important voices in this movement is the parent’s voice… your voice. School district administrators and state legislatures need to hear from parents who are obviously the most familiar with the needs of their children at every age. Without these united voices, decision makers can inadvertently make crucial decisions that affect fine arts programs for decades to come without realizing the detrimental impact until it’s too late. Seeing the data and hearing stories about how these programs enhance learning at every grade and are crucial to a well-rounded education can provide the extra boost needed to ensure their strong future.
More voices with more stories:
Once your child is no longer in a public school fine arts program does not mean we don’t still need you! As former active fine arts parents, you can express the lifelong learning benefits your child received from fine arts programs regardless of their career choice or how long they stayed directly involved in their school’s program. These examples remind everyone that fine arts education is not only about learning a future job skill but is teaching the intangible soft skills that improve overall performance. Your stories can make a strong impression on a decision maker needing to think of the long term impact on every student.
So regardless of whether your child has graduated, moved onto another passion, or you are currently enjoying their school performances and art displays, please join fellow fine arts parents in ensuring the lifelong benefits your child received from elementary music and art through to high school performances and competitions continues to grow and thrive for the next generation.
