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As D.C. public schools begin to make gains in student achievement, it is imperative that Chancellor Michelle A. Rhee continue to move forward with her plans to provide music and art education in all of the city's public schools ["Arts Plan Could Cause Funding Gap, Study Says," Metro, July 23].
Arts education is an important and necessary component of the public school experience, and art and music programs boost student achievement in core subjects. In fact, a recent UCLA study found that students who are involved in the arts, either in school or after school, scored better on standardized tests.
As Ms. Rhee and the school district continue to take the actions necessary to improve our schools and to improve student performance, we urge them to strengthen arts instruction in all District schools. Arts education is a powerful and necessary investment in our students and our communities.
DEBORAH B. REEVE
Executive Director
National Art Education Association
Reston
