?I definitely think that students need to get involved in decision-making on a deeper level, beyond simply being on an associated student government or student council.'' *
- Adora Svitak, Child prodigy writer and poet
"Changes Schools Should Make to Better Serve Students: A Student's View," The Huffington Post
26
Percent of African-Americans surveyed in 2008 who reported receiving any arts education in childhood
"Blog: Arts Education Sees Decline, Especially for Minorities, Report Suggests," Curriculum Matters
* This quote does not necessarily represent the views of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute