Arts education gives students a reason to celebrate

How about STEAM instead of STEM?

For decades, research has shown that when students participate in the arts as a part of their education, they go on to succeed in school, work and life.

Designated by Congress in 2010, the week beginning with the second Sunday in September is National Arts in Education Week: a national celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education.

There is study after study that indicate the opportunity gap in arts education, specifically along racial and socio-economic lines. We must stand together to fight for equity in access and delivery of arts education to the young people in our community our state, and the nation.

This story was originally published September 10, 2016 at 11:59 AM with the headline "Arts education gives students a reason to celebrate."