Your guide to NYC's public proceedings.
AGENCY TESTIMONY
Importance of arts education for student development and NYC's future
0:34:18
·
81 sec
Paul Thompson concludes by emphasizing the crucial role of arts education in shaping NYC's cultural vibrancy and economic growth, as well as its importance for student development.
- Arts offer critical social-emotional learning opportunities for students
- The Arts Office is developing data-driven systems to measure progress and distribute resources equitably
- The vision is to provide every student access to high-quality arts education and clear pathways to creative growth
- Achieving this mission requires bold thinking, sustained investment, and breaking down barriers to embed arts as a core element of education
Paul Thompson
0:34:18
In conclusion, as we look forward to the future, the arts will continue to play a crucial role in shaping not just the cultural vibrancy of New York City, but also its economic growth.
0:34:30
The arts offer critical social emotional learning opportunities, helping students process emotions, build resilience, and develop empathy.
0:34:40
Reimagining the arts office is essential to creating a more expansive and equitable arts ecosystem, ensuring that our programs meet today's needs and lay a foundation for the future.
0:34:53
We are developing data driven systems to measure progress, assess impact, and distribute resources equitably.
0:34:59
These systems support responsive and sustainable initiatives such as the Arts Hub and teacher development programs.
0:35:07
Our vision is to provide every student regardless of background access to high quality arts education and clear pathways to creative growth.
0:35:16
Achieving this mission requires bold thinking, sustained investment, and a commitment to breaking down barriers embedded embedding the arts as a core element of education for the future success of our students and the prosperity of New York City.
0:35:35
I thank you for the opportunity to testify today and look forward to answering your questions.