Art Quote by Ramsey Lewis
“In our country, the problem we have in our public school system across the country is that music and arts are on the bottom of the pole, if it's there at all. So the kids aren't exposed to music. I must speak to the music they hear at home too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Education Funding Discussion, 2015
Arts and music are undervalued in schools, limiting children’s exposure and cultural development.
In simple terms: School arts are low priority, hurting kids’ exposure.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for stronger arts funding in education.
Themes
education
arts
equity
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school board meetings
- parent-teacher conferences
- community arts programs
Key Concepts
public policy
cultural development
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a balanced curriculum look like?
- How can communities support arts outside school?
A Different Perspective
Budget constraints often prioritize core subjects over arts.
