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Council Member Rivera highlights the importance of equitable arts education
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Council Member Rivera emphasizes the critical need for equitable access to arts education in NYC public schools, citing current disparities and the benefits of arts education for students' development.
- One in five NYC public schools lack a certified arts teacher
- Rivera calls for accurate data and greater transparency in reporting on student access and participation
- Arts education is described as crucial for academic outcomes, creativity, and socio-emotional skills
Carlina Rivera
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Today one in five New York City public schools lack a certified arts teacher.
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To address this, we ask for accurate data and greater transparency in reporting that demonstrates student access and participation.
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Having the arts in your life should not depend on where you live, your background, or where you go to school.
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The arts are critical to every child's development.
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It enhances academic outcomes, fosters creativity, and builds the socio emotional skills that students need to thrive in school, work, and life.