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Directing Earth, Fire, And Water With A 5th Grade Class, Lucy Bryson Jan 2008

Directing Earth, Fire, And Water With A 5th Grade Class, Lucy Bryson

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The value of arts education in our schools is on the rise. Many studies have been conducted in the recent past supporting this rise. The College Board reports that students since 1999 exposed and involved with arts education score higher on the SAT. (Americans for the Arts) As a result theatre education is on the rise. Traditionally drama programs have only been established in secondary schools; however, middle and elementary schools are beginning to add drama programs to their curriculum. These programs vary from school to school. Some are very performance based using class time to choose a play, audition, …