A Resolution designating the month of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month," "Theater in Our Schools Month," "Dance in Our Schools Month" and "Youth Art Month" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution designates March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month," "Theater in Our Schools Month," "Dance in Our Schools Month," and "Youth Art Month" in Pennsylvania. The resolution highlights the importance of arts education, including music, theater, dance, and visual art, for student academic, social, and emotional development. It recognizes the positive impact of these programs on student achievement, school culture, and community engagement, particularly for disadvantaged students.
Key provisions
- Designates March 2025 as four specific arts months in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes the positive effects of arts education on student outcomes.
- Acknowledges the role of organizations like the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association and the National Dance Education Organization.
- Highlights the importance of access to quality arts education for all students.
- Recognizes the value of theater instruction in developing workforce skills.
- Recognizes the value of dance education in developing movement skills and fostering creativity.
- Recognizes the value of visual arts education in developing critical thinking skills.
- Connects Youth Art Month theme to ‘Healing through Color’.
Who is affected
- Students in Pennsylvania (kindergarten through 12th grade)
- Schools in Pennsylvania
- Certified arts educators in Pennsylvania
- Arts organizations (e.g., Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, National Dance Education Organization)
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Cosponsors
Christine Tartaglione
Judith Schwank
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