This document discusses the negative impacts of cuts to art funding in schools. It notes that learning music can improve communication skills like reading and speech by strengthening brain connections. It also argues that focusing only on reading and math ignores the importance of other subjects for well-rounded learning. The document provides information on organizations working to support arts education and encourages readers to get involved.

1. Art Funding Cuts
Teaching Kids that Creativity is not important

3. Who’s More Envolved?

4. • “During musical learning, which is a
form of communication, new connections
are created between cells in the
communication area of the brain. These
connections can help in other aspects of
communication such as reading and
speech. One study demonstrated that
when playing an instrument, one’s
sensitivity to sounds, especially those
used in speech, is increased.” - MF Admin Team
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5. Conduct

7. • "I don't disagree that
reading and math are the
most important aspects of
education. But
compromising other
subjects... causes us to teach
only for the test," - Cristie
Praeger

9. • $47 million in new
musical instruments
• 1,750 public schools in
more than 100 cities
around the country
• Impacting the lives of
over 1.6 million
children.

10. How can you help?
• http://www.vh1savethemusic.com/
• http://www.keepartsinschools.org/
Questions?

11. Citations
CNN, J. V. (n.d.). Budgets cut student experience - CNN.Featured Articles from CNN.
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George Heymont: More Funding for School Arts Programs, Less for Sports. (n.d.).
Breaking News and Opinion on The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/george-heymont/more-funding-for-school-
a_b_757558.html
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Keep Arts in Schools: Home page. (n.d.). Keep Arts in Schools: Home page.
Retrieved May 13, 2011, from http://www.keepartsinschools.org/
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The Benefits of Learning and Playing an Instrument. (n.d.).Sheet Music | Indie Music
| Independent Music Charts | Music Forte. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from http://
www.musicforte.com/article/the-benefits-of-learning-and-playing-an-instrument/
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VH1 Save The Music | VH1 Save The Music Foundation. (n.d.). VH1 Save The Music |
VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Retrieved May 13, 2011, from http://
www.vh1savethemusic.com