For students who hate math, struggle with English and find football to be a bore, band class might be the only reason why they come to school — or it might be chorus, drama or ceramics. Fine arts programs in middle and high schools are often a safe haven for students who don’t fit in elsewhere, an environment cultivated by the effort of teachers who want their students to thrive.
Why It’s Newsworthy: Fine arts education can boost a student’s SAT score, chances of going to college and social development.Newsource reporter Autumn Sanford shows you how local music and arts teachers go the extra mile to ensure their programs are a safe and fun setting to help students succeed.
Autumn Sanford is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in criminal justice at the University of Georgia.
