The San Diego County Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution designating March 2024 as Arts Education Month. Resolution number 2024-04 reads:
Meanwhile, the arts are an essential component of the education of all California students to develop well-rounded lifelong learners who contribute to the prosperity and quality of life of their local and global communities.and
Meanwhile, arts education is essential to truly prepare all children, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation, to succeed in school and life. It is crucial to achieve a national education policy dedicated to the education of academic ability and lifelong learning abilities. orientation, immigration status, language, economic status, physical ability or learning ability.and
Meanwhile, arts education prepares students for the workforce, advances academic goals, complements learning in other core subjects, increases student engagement and attendance, strengthens family and community involvement, and fosters a positive school culture. and helps strengthen the culture.and
On the other hand, art education uniquely conveys the thoughts and feelings of the human spirit and connects us with history, heritage and culture. Promote appreciation, affirmation, and revitalization of one's own culture and understanding of other cultures. Develop emotional intelligence, social and emotional learning, critical thinking, effective communication, collaboration skills, and creativity.and
On the other hand, arts education such as dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts fosters communities that are active, creative, expressive, sensitive, empathetic, and artistically knowledgeable. Cultivate. It fosters joy in society, promotes tolerance, and cultivates civility.and
On the other hand, arts education fosters creativity and expression and is a valuable means of achieving long-term employment in a variety of industries.and
According to the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs report, creativity is critical to the future economy and essential for people to remain relevant and thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.and
The arts are recognized as part of a quality education, and the University of California and California State University have policies that include arts education as a college preparatory course for all high school students seeking admission to the state's institutions of higher education. It has been enacted. ; and
Meanwhile, California voters passed Proposition 28, “Arts and Music in Schools – Funding Guarantees and Accountability Act,” which mandates dedicated funding and equal access to arts education for all California public school students. The vote was overwhelmingly in favor.and
All students have the right to a well-rounded education that includes the arts and the benefits they provide, as required by Education Code Sections 51210 and 51220. It states in part: “The adopted curriculum guidelines shall include instruction in…'' [v]Fine and performing arts, including the teaching of dance, music, drama and visual arts subjects, with the aim of developing skills in aesthetic perception and creative expression. ” and
The State Board of Education adopted the California Arts Standards for Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Public Schools in 2019 and the California Arts Education Framework for Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 in Public Schools in 2020. It is a lifelong appreciation of the arts that reflects the fundamental belief that all children should have equal access to high-quality, standards-based arts education in order to grow up and participate in modern society. and foster understanding.
Therefore, the San Diego County Board of Education hereby proclaims March 2024 as Arts Education Month and urges all residents to take an interest in and fully support quality arts education programs for all students. I call on you to do so.
