As arts in America became more of a spectator pastime and less of a participatory experience, and as the importance of choosing a career track early began to guide students' class choices, fewer students joined the band or choir or signed up for the school play.
Arts educators across the state began to worry about the future of the arts in education in Kansas and initiated efforts to add an arts credit to the list of graduation requirements.
The idea was debated by the State Board of Education, and the requirement was added in 1999.
In one fell swoop, the board expanded enrollment in high school arts classes from a narrow interest group to the entire student body.
For the full story, go to dodgecitydailyglobe.ks.newsmemory.com.
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As arts in America became more of a spectator pastime and less of a participatory experience, and as the importance of choosing a career track early began to guide students' class choices, fewer students joined the band or choir or signed up for the school play.
Arts educators across the state began to worry about the future of the arts in education in Kansas and initiated efforts to add an arts credit to the list of graduation requirements.
The idea was debated by the State Board of Education, and the requirement was added in 1999.
In one fell swoop, the board expanded enrollment in high school arts classes from a narrow interest group to the entire student body.
For the full story, go to dodgecitydailyglobe.ks.newsmemory.com.
