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= = = = =  = Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.~Edgar Degas **THE POWER OF ART EDUCATION** All children, not only those with specific artistic talent, benefit from an education in the arts.The arts are, in themselves, a vital part of a comprehensive education.Current research suggests that young people who participate in the arts acquire skills that help them in decision making, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.The arts also help motivate children to learn and achieve stronger results in core academic subjects.For some children, the arts even provide the impetus to stay in school and find their way to contribute to society.Creative thinking and art education challenge students to utilize the right-hemisphere of the brain more often, resulting in more holistic thinking and intuitive learning. = [|Willard R-II Schools] = = Central Office = = 460 Kime = = Willard, Missouri 65781 = = 417-742-2584 Office = = 417-742-2586 Fax = = [|Willard High School] = 515 E. Jackson Willard, Missouri 65781 417-742-3524 Office 417-742-3667 Fax = = = =