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 Americans For The Arts provides facts and figures that help in promoting the value of arts education, as well as "Arts Education 101: Getting Started in Marketing and Advocacy" Please visit their website for informative content at www.artsusa.org.
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Improve kids' overall academic performance.
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Show that kids actively engaged in arts education are likely to have higher test scores than those with little to no involvement.
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Develop skills needed by the 21st century workforce: critical thinking, creative problem solving, effective communication, teamwork and more.
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Teach kids to be more tolerant and open.
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Allow kids to express themselves creatively and bolster their self-confidence.
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Keep students engaged in school and less likely to drop out.
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