Why YES Programs Matter
The arts offer us a chance to reach beyond ourselves, to see the world as the collective it really is. Practicing art, we gain experience with the skills and habits that lead us to transcend tough times and make the world whole. Tolerance. Trust. Acceptance. Commitment. Shared purpose. Resilience. And, in the end, hope.
Excerpt from Rehearsing 'Madeleine'
The resources below include research, employer perspectives, articles, and opinions that share our view of why our programs are essential for our kids, our community, and our collective future.
Why Arts Matter
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10 Reasons the Arts in Education Is So Important for Kids (K12 Learning Liftoff)
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5 1/2 Things that Americans Are Saying About the Arts (Forbes)
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Why the Arts Matter to Public Education (East Bay Center for the Performing Arts)
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Why The Arts Are The Great Unappreciated Engine Of The U.S. Economy (Forbes)
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Rehearsing “Madeleine”: A Personal Story of Hope (Americans for the Arts)
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STEAM not STEM: Why scientists need arts training (The Conversation)
Science, the Brain, Mental Health, Language and More
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Why Piano Lessons Improve Language Learning in Kids (Science Channel)
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What should I teach my children to prepare them to race with the robots? (The Guardian)
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A Child's Brain Develops Faster with Exposure to Music Education (Music Education Works)
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Giving students more music, theater, and dance boosts writing scores (and compassion) (ChalkBeat)
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John Coltrane Draws a Picture Illustrating the Mathematics of Music (Open Culture)
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Engineers Sprint Ahead but Don't Underestimate the Poets (New York Times)
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The surprising thing Google learned about its employees — and what it means for today’s students (The Washington Post)
YES Alumni in the News
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