The Decline of Arts Education in Schools and Its Effects
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40 min
2
250+ words
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Many schools have recently been reducing the hours dedicated to arts subjects such as music, visual arts, and drama in order to allocate more time to core subjects like mathematics and science. Some argue that this shift is necessary to improve students' academic performance, while others maintain that arts education is essential for developing creativity and emotional well-being. Why are many schools cutting the time given to arts subjects? What effects might this trend have on students?
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Plan four paragraphs (intro, two body, conclusion) before you start writing — 3 minutes of planning pays off.
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