Carson City students, teachers celebrate National Arts in Education Week with events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 12:23pm
Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.
Throughout the week, students from all grade levels have participated in various activities, including musical performances, watercolors, choirs, ceramic wheel demonstrations, photography activities, famous painting displays, theater performances, Jazz bands and pep rallies.
The week highlights that the arts are not merely an optional addition to school curriculums but essential components that cultivate creativity, develop talent and equip students for academic and community success, said Karen McCraw, visual arts teacher at Carson High.
"Studies consistently demonstrate that art and creative expression significantly enhance cognitive development, boost self-esteem and foster critical thinking skills," McCraw continued. "The arts offer a crucial avenue for expression and communication, enabling students to explore their emotions and ideas in distinctive ways."
Passed by Congress in 2010, House Resolution 275 designates the week beginning with the second Sunday in September as National Arts in Education Week. Celebrated annually across the United States, the creative week aims to raise awareness about the value of arts education in the lives of students and the broader community. Carson City School District has always been a strong advocate for arts education, recognizing its role in fostering creativity, critical thinking and self-expression among students.
