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The Importance of the Arts in Public Schools in the United States Mariela Rangel California State University Monterey Bay CHHS 302: Professional Writing For Health and Human Services February 23, 2012. Professional Interest: . My goal: Become a school Psychologist
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The Importance of the Arts in Public Schools in the United States Mariela Rangel California State University Monterey BayCHHS 302: Professional Writing For Health and Human ServicesFebruary 23, 2012
Professional Interest: My goal: Become a school Psychologist Past Work Motivation: Increase The Peace Summer Project
Critical Situation/Problem: Due to financial situation: many public schools cut out art classes It is not healthy for children: They need to exercise their body and mind
Rhetorical Timing: • Economic crisis • No Child Left Behind • The problem is expanding
“They Say:” No Child Left Behind requires all public schools to take end of the year benchmark tests in only reading and math! Causes: schools began to cut or reduce the time spent in art classes trying to prepare students for the annual exams! in a school in Sacramento: “about 125 of the school's lowest-performing students are barred from taking anything except math, reading and gym.” Fox news student’s response: “That's very, very saddening to me. If I didn't have art, I would probably die.”
Community Connection: • Who needs to hear about it? • Parents • School Districts
References Dillon, S. (2006). Schools Cut Back Subjects to Push Reading and Math. The NeyYork Times. Retrieved February 23, 2012. Gibbons, K. (2010). Circle Justice: A Creative Arts Approach to Conflict Resolution in the Classroom. Art Therapy: Journal Of The American Art Therapy Association, 27(2), 84-89. Isis, P. D., Bush, J., Siegel, C. A., & Ventura, Y. (2010). Empowering Students through Creativity: Art Therapy in Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Art Therapy: Journal Of The American Art Therapy Association, 27(2), 56-61. My Fox Austin (2011). Schools Make Cuts To Fine Arts Programs. Fox television stations. Retrieved February 23, 2012. Sutherland, J., Waldman, G., & Collins, C. (2010). Art Therapy Connection: Encouraging Troubled Youth to Stay in School and Succeed. Art Therapy: Journal Of The American Art Therapy Association, 27(2), 69-74.