Should High School Art Of Education Be Taught In Schools Essay

High School students should not be required to take art classes again. “Making An Art of Education” states that many elementary schools are incorporating arts education in their curriculum, so why should it actually be repeated? During end of the year-awards ceremonies and recognition events, students are promoted to the next grade because they have become proficient in the current set of classes including art classes. If they have become proficient in 5th or 8th grade art, what real world lessons are taught and learned as result of high school art? Throughout the United States and especially in Urban areas such as Cleveland, Garfield Heights and Columbus many school programs are being eliminated due to the scarcity of funding. Why should there be high school art teachers for hundreds of students who will never pursue an art major or degree and especially if students are not challenged to solve real world problems. School Districts and Systems are failing more students today than they have in the past since students are no longer receiving adequate level education. In terms of adequate level education that meets students interest and future career paths, while challenging and motivating them as a college class would. Honestly, I love to draw and paint, but why waste vital taxes on …show more content…
Then, why should the United States have double education advancements or promotions. If a child learns how to draw one, two or three dimensional in 5th or 8th grade, should they be required to learn it again only to graduate high school, when studies have shown a small percentage of college graduates are enrolled in art degree programs or courses? If cities and school boards can close down schools due to the lack of resources, why not pull unneedful programs and incorporate necessary programs that will most definitely impact the