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How do the arts benefit student achievement?

Find a wealth of information and evidence that supports arts education as the foundation for critical thinking, increased IQ and better reasoning skills.

The effects a well-rounded arts education has on the mind are abundant, as exhibited by these articles and studies.

Critical Evidence

Published by the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies in collaboration with the Arts Education Partnership, this in-depth pamphlet provides evidence on how the arts benefit student achievement

Music Matters

Music education fosters early learning and brain development, lifelong learning skills, and academic enrichment across myriad subjects.... Read the full article

The Benefits of a Theatre education

Better performance on standardized tests, higher reading comprehension and higher self-esteem – just a few things of the theatre kids achieve.

Museums are Literally Mind-Expanding

Museum visits not only influence what we learn, but how we learn. They spark contemplation, encourage empathy, make us more curious and increase personal creativity... Read Full Article

Arts in schools equals better schools

A partnership of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, local artists and schools is improving the education environment and student outcomes

America’s best teachers use theater and rap to get kids into math

Research form Michigan State University shows that the best teachers are getting creative in their classrooms to engage students in left brain thinking.

Arts Ed is for everyone

A new study from the Arizona Department of Education and the Arizona Commission on the Arts examines how many K-12 students have access to arts education

State support for the arts education

The Arizona Department of Education provides numerous ways and resources to support arts education standards

Artsbuild

Young people turn STEM to STEAM to build a better Phoenix

Why Dance is as important as Math

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Are STEM and Liberal Arts at Odds

Nobel prize-winning scientists speak up for the importance of the arts and how they foster scientific success Read the full article

Music Lessons were the best thing your parents ever did for you

The effects of music education suggest increased IQ, improved reading and verbal skills and slowing the effects of aging Read the full article