The Arts and Cognitive Skills
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Category:
Research Report |
Issue(s) Addressed:
Inherent value/intelligence Supporting the school environment for learning Supporting learning in other subjects Building society/citizenship Long-term success of students Developing 21st-century skills Developing the "whole child" |
Attribution
“Why Art Makes Kids Smarter.” Nancy Kalish, Parenting Magazine, January 2010
Item Text
“In a landmark 2008 study by the nonprofit Dana Foundation, neuroscientists at seven universities found that:
- Musical training improves reading by helping children distinguish the sound structure of words
- Acting boosts memory and the ability to articulate ideas
- Strong interest in a performing art leads to better attention and memory.”
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Submitter Information
- Name: MENC Staff
- Email: advocacy@menc.org