“Older generations always had a music and art teacher. Not that music is always exciting. I was born into Stevie Wonder. We have done scientific research to show that children who learn music do better in math. Kids whose imaginations are sparked by the arts are more engaged in school. Kids who have physical education are more able to pay attention in the classroom. These things aren’t just extras, they are part of a well rounded education.” (Obama)
I love that Obama recognizes my great concern: the importance of electives in school. A well-rounded, balanced, advantageous, beneficial, finest, crucial, and stable education involves mathematics, science, English, geography, social studies, art, physical education, technology, music, language arts, and history. Children must express their core selves and not strictly memorize material and throw it up on a test. National standards for equal curricula are set. How about basing these standards on more demonstrative terms. Give children a chance to excel in more than math, science and reading comprehension. Creme de la creme must mean more than a perfect standardized test score. We cannot forget about the sculptor, painter, athlete, musician, actor, singer, drawer, or artist. Children will vary in likable school subjects and interests; they need vast options in school to divert resentment. If a child is presented with material he or she enjoys, he or she can run with each new found passion. Children’s desires must be tapped and enhanced for our world to see brighter tomorrow’s. Obama is accurate in stating that art, music and physical education are not just extras. Art is emotionally revealing. Music is satisfyingly harmonious. Physical education is healthy involvement. Incorporation is key; key to children, American students, creme de la creme.
“Obama is campaigning for our kids, our future.”
Obama Campaign Website. Education. 3 Oct. 2008
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