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"It is our belief that, through the arts, children learn creativity, communication, self-confidence, self-expression, values, higher-order thinking skills, and a basic joy for work. We aim to continue to provide quality arts education in music, theater, dance, and visual arts to the best of our ability."-Elementary School Principal, Brooklyn
Annual Arts in Schools Report 2007-2008, New York City Department of Education,
October 2008

90% of elementary schools fail to provide a standards-aligned course of study across all four arts disciplines.
An Unfinished Canvas: Local Partnerships in Support or Arts Education in California
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, 2009

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Updated: 2/11/10
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