
All too often art, theater, music and dance are dismissed as expendible items in a society that is ever more focused on so-called "STEM" education. To be sure I support STEM, though, as a person who has had a career in cultural administration, and one who is married to a person with degrees in both English and Engineering, I am a strong believer in the importance of both domains if any education is worthy of the name. You can read the whole story of the kids and their message here:
https://bangordailynews.com/2016/03/24/living/students-urge-maine-lawmakers-to-support-art-education/?ref=moreInstate