Keep the arts in school curriculum

Being an avid supporter of the fine arts, I'd like to address the problem of schools taking fine arts out of their programs to save money. I believe not only should fine arts stay within public schools, but also should be encouraged among students. The fine arts in schools would support and raise test scores to earn the school money.

In addition, the fine arts support a student to have an open mind on other issues in the world. For example: I believe the recent presidential election results have to do a lot with our country growing up with a more accepting and open mind. Thirdly, many students have been found to have very creative minds, but nowhere to channel that creativity to benefit them.

Christopher Thomas David Svymbersky

Elgin