Washington Watch: The Importance Of Arts Education

1,700 views · Published 27 February 2012 · 6:36 · Indexed 7 October 2026

Channel: Roland S. Martin · 2012 · News & Politics

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Across the country, more and more schools faced with budget cuts and an increased focus on educational outcomes have pushed arts education to the background -- in fact, off the agenda.  Far too many schools don't have arts programs at all.

Debbie Allen, Jackée, Dondre Whitfield and Brian White joined Roland Martin on Washington Watch to discuss why these programs are so important.

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