Air Quote by Rosie O'Donnell
“We need to make sure that the powers that be know that arts education is as vital and as important as geography and arithmetic. You know, it is a part of the spiritual and the soulful experience and expression of being human and it is a necessity, as necessary as water, as breathing air.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public statement on arts education
Arts education is as essential to human development as core academic subjects, nurturing spirit and soul.
In simple terms: Arts are vital like water.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for arts in curricula.
Themes
education
culture
humanity
Mood
passionate
hopeful
Type
advocacy
educational
When to use this quote
- school policy
- curriculum design
- community programs
- parental advocacy
Key Concepts
pedagogy
social development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support arts locally?
- What benefits have you seen from arts education?
A Different Perspective
Funding constraints often limit arts programs.
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