Liles eric ignite_slideshow

_Why Creativity Matters_

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A fascinating study, published in the Cambridge Journal of Economics in 2012, found that Americans in the creative class, such as engineers, artists, scientists and educators had a lower chance of being unemployed.




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“About 8.4 million jobs in the U.S. disappeared from January 2008 to December 2009”Eisner, E. (2012)





“While unemployment rose among all major classes of jobs in the recession, those in the creative class fared the best”

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Many schools still follow an old model focused on preparing workers for an industrial economy.

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Well financed private schools and wealthy public school districts have for years offered students classes in disciplines like web design and robotics,

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Many poorly financed schools lag behind them and miss opportunities to ignite students’ interest

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“Art reminds us that the limits of our language do not define the limits of our thinking”. Eisner, E. (2002)

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To ensure a basic education in the arts for all students,

the arts should be recognized as serious, core

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Every student in America should have an education in the arts.





“41% of students at risk for high school dropout said that the arts kept them in school.” (Barry, Critical Links)






























































Research studies show that art based reading instruction promotes better reading, largely through the added motivation that art offers for learning. (Burger & Winner, Critical Links)













































We all need to look at what is being taught in the schools in our community and make sure it reflects what students need to know today, not just what mattered 40 years ago

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“Art making is an opportunity to express oneself imaginatively, authentically, and spontaneously; an experience that, over time, can lead to personal fulfillment, emotional reparation, and transformation.” (Malchiodi)

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Art has the power to transform our thoughts and ideas


Creativity is a bridge to learning





And art therapy can involve a number of disciplines. Marilyn Kondwani, General Education instructor at The Art Institute of Atlanta, says art therapy can encompass anything from painting and sculpting to dancing, writing, and cooking.


http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/general-education-002.aspx?source=AINST

http://www.artinstitutes.edu/atlanta/general-education-002.aspx?source=AINST

Inspiration can come from anywhere





Open Your Eyes





Before It’s Too Late, Lets Create





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