Due to the constant shrinking budget in education, art has been erased from the curriculum in majority of the schools. I believe that visual art is the foundation that can be used for students' to better comprehend subjects that are difficult. I believe that students that learn any fine arts, dance, drama, and music can improve academically in all core content areas, especially in low income communities. “Low-income youth in after-school arts programs did better across a wide range of variables from school grades to leadership.” (Columbia College Chicago) pg 7. Some schools may have art integrated education, which I feel is not enough. Art should be part of an every day curriculum like any other core content areas. I would like to become
