#602: Arts Education...A+

What does art mean to you? Wynton Marsalis, the highly acclaimed jazz musician and composer highlighted in this program says, The arts are created to give us an objective way to look at ourselves. This In the Mix special features diverse teens who describe how arts education has had a positive impact on their attitudes, emotions, behavior, academic and even athletic performance, as well as their relationships with peers and parents. It also highlights creative ways in which schools are making arts education available in the face of budget cuts. Segments include: Wynton Marsalis and teens who participate in the national Lincoln Center High School Jazz Competition; a Los Angeles mentoring program that teaches poetry, songwriting and more; and a dance program available to high school students. Young Adult Library Services Associations Selected Videos/DVDs List Energized teens comment on their unexpected success and the joy that art brings to their lives. Useful to spark interest in high school art classes, this insightful program should be mandatory viewing for school board and administrators considering elimination of arts programs.  Booklist in addition to providing a wonderful inspiration for creative teens, the video will be useful for individuals or groups looking to offer or expand arts programming in their school or communities  School Library Journal *DVDs are also available on over 50 other topics of critical interest to teens. For full descriptions, transcripts, video clips, discussion guides, lesson plans and more on this and other topics, please visit our website, inthemix.org. For one day shipping orders or volume discounts please call 800-343-5540. Note: VHS copies are also available for some programs.

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