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The Importance of Art in Education
Watercolor painted by student at Bromley Brook School,
a boarding school for girls in New England
As public schools compete for fewer state and federal dollars, some of the first classes to be cut are art, music, and physical education classes. While bureaucrats might see these types of classes as 'nonessential,' many parents recognize the value of exploring creativity. The brain benefits from the skills learned in art and music classes; both the body AND the brain benefit from physical education. Parents who become actively involved in school board discussions and elections, and who proactively promote educational funding in their district can help to influence the direction of the public school curriculum.
Stepping in When You're the Step Parent:
What to Do When Your Step-Child Needs Help
Raising kids is hard enough, but when you become a step-parent, you're faced with a whole new set of issues – especially when it comes to helping a step-child who seems to be experience emotional, behavioral or academic difficulties. This kind of situation can be especially difficult if your spouse has yet to recognize that his or her child may need help dealing with a particular issue. Read the full article>> |
