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Common Core has been associated by many with high-stakes testing and the draining of artistic pursuits in schools. This is a refreshing idea that does exactly the opposite. Instead of teaching Common Core lessons through test drills, the lessons are brought to life through exactly what so many schools are lacking these days: arts and creativity.
Of course, it is important to note that Westchester is an affluent county. The ideal goal would be to get programs like this into low-income, urban communities where art access is far more limited, and even standard arts programming has been cut.
New York Times : In Westchester County, Teaching Artists Aid Students in Common Core...
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