Creating Philosophical Affliction: Music and the Problems in American Education For decades, fine arts has been the first victim to be pushed out of the door in the American School system. Children need music in their life this is a bold statement. But in America the budget cuts are due to; the economics lack of money with the fine arts falling first to be cut in the United States and goes on the “not needed list.” in education. Music is needed in schools because it 's a proven fact that music and the other fine arts are indeed safer than contact sports such as; cheerleading and football. Music is a creativity, and an expression, it teaches students to become critical thinkers, as well high confidence that students will need later in life.
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It is no secret that music, as well as the other fine art programs, are no longer considered important. “One study found that children who took music lessons can raise their IQ.” according to Holloway RN/M.ED at www.urmc.Rochester.edu She also states that both music and sports have their pros. However, both music and sports give school children what used to be called a well-rounded education and that gives them keys to be successful in life after school. However, it is no hidden fact that football in high schools is a dangerous sport and a leading factor in Brain injuries, paralyzation and even death in high schools because not everybody can be the 260-pound linebacker. Not to mention students at a high school are younger than those NFL superstars people tend to forget that these high school students are in fact still children and that their bodies and brains are in fact are still developing and growing. One example to show the audience why music is better than contact sports. For one and the main reason that students can 't die from a brain injury or concussion in the music program. Music also offers benefits for the students that practice. thinking skills that will be used on a daily basis in University. Also, fine art students have more motivation, their verbal skills and concentration skills are above their grade level. According to …show more content…
This is including the low-income students, but according to the NCBI “ Art based programs can be critical players in the community school drop out. “ And here are the facts: Fine art education is funded by local, state and the federal government. Then in 2002 came along the No Child Left Behind act (NCLB) signed by former President G. W Bush. With came almost the death of the arts in classrooms across America.Funding for art has become a thing of the past. Art education across America is disappearing more and more so than ever across the nation. Students that are from one of these low-income schools, that are considered “High risk” Schools need these art classes more than ever for the following
It is no secret that music, as well as the other fine art programs, are no longer considered important. “One study found that children who took music lessons can raise their IQ.” according to Holloway RN/M.ED at www.urmc.Rochester.edu She also states that both music and sports have their pros. However, both music and sports give school children what used to be called a well-rounded education and that gives them keys to be successful in life after school. However, it is no hidden fact that football in high schools is a dangerous sport and a leading factor in Brain injuries, paralyzation and even death in high schools because not everybody can be the 260-pound linebacker. Not to mention students at a high school are younger than those NFL superstars people tend to forget that these high school students are in fact still children and that their bodies and brains are in fact are still developing and growing. One example to show the audience why music is better than contact sports. For one and the main reason that students can 't die from a brain injury or concussion in the music program. Music also offers benefits for the students that practice. thinking skills that will be used on a daily basis in University. Also, fine art students have more motivation, their verbal skills and concentration skills are above their grade level. According to …show more content…
This is including the low-income students, but according to the NCBI “ Art based programs can be critical players in the community school drop out. “ And here are the facts: Fine art education is funded by local, state and the federal government. Then in 2002 came along the No Child Left Behind act (NCLB) signed by former President G. W Bush. With came almost the death of the arts in classrooms across America.Funding for art has become a thing of the past. Art education across America is disappearing more and more so than ever across the nation. Students that are from one of these low-income schools, that are considered “High risk” Schools need these art classes more than ever for the following