(Ashford, 2004, p. 23)
Under NCLB the arts ARE considered a core academic subject. However, are they being treated as such? Are they being supported as a core subject? Would the status of our art programs in the classroom reflect the legislative claims?***
Under NCLB the arts ARE considered a core academic subject. However, are they being treated as such? Are they being supported as a core subject? Would the status of our art programs in the classroom reflect the legislative claims?***
We Believe...
The Arts are becoming “The Lost Curriculum” (Chapman, 2005, p. 118)
*Focus on arts instruction is pushed aside for subjects like Reading, Science, and Math that are evaluated and measured under Adequate Yearly Progress
*NCLB does not require the arts to be evaluated through Adequate Yearly Progress or standardized tests
*More time is devoted to test prep than arts education
*The Arts are seen in as a “hands on, mind off” escape from the daily pressures of school, not as a compliment to educational skills (Chapman, 2005, p.134)
*In some cases, only students from wealthier backgrounds and schools are having experiences with the arts
Due to issues with funding…
*Schools with limited funding are forced to push the Arts out of priority
*Some schools are not able to higher certified arts teachers, or are forced to share art teachers with other schools
*Arts instruction is limited to one day a week, or less
