Some people believe arts are not important enough to be taught in schools. In fact, many schools have limited arts education funding. However, arts education is significant because it can support students social and emotional learning needs. Programs like theater and music teach children communication and social-emotional skills. Students can connect with other performers in a constructive and creative matter. This can also improve self-esteem and social skills.

The arts can reduce stress and anxiety and improve focus, as well. Children can have fun and do activities they love to escape from schoolwork throughout the day. Their focus in the classroom will be heightened, as they are used to focuses on and perfecting their art of choice. In addition, students with abundant arts education had better academic outcomes than their peers without arts involvement. This included higher grades and test scores and higher rates of graduation and college enrollment.

There are also many cognitive benefits, such as spatial awareness and memory. Students are also exposed to expression while practicing their craft. Children can sing, act, or create their feelings with or without words. They can express themselves as creatively as they want in many different forms. Overall, students have increased positive emotions while participating in arts education in schools.