Elect John Cruz

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo

Numerous studies over the years have shown that art and music are just as important for childhood development as are math and science. Not only will support for these areas help for development, but it will also greatly enhance the student’s experience at school. Many students find the arts as a way to have their own voice, a creative outlet in a world where everything is so structured and controlled by adults.

We also need to promote these programs with the parents, to show them that these programs are beneficial and do matter. As a student, I saw numerous occasions over the years where students would act up in these kinds of courses only to give the excuse “My parents don’t care how I do in this class because it’s only art and it doesn’t matter”. We need to increase parental involvement on all levels, and at the very least get them to support the programs in the school systems.