Phoebe Prince's Blog: HD Lynn, author - Posts Tagged "art"

Hey guys! This has been a rough week, but I'd like your help. I got word via the social medias that my high school's art teacher is getting fired/laid-off/unceremoniously kicked out because the school is eliminating ALL FOUR of his art classes in a concerted effort to shrink the art program to save money. I'm not an art kid (drawing is hard), but this man helped inspire my sister my friends to pursue art as their careers and their passions. So many schools are cutting money for things we deem 'unimportant' like art and music--those are the things that inspire us and add value to our lives. I played in a concert this week, and even though I'm not a professional musician, playing music brings me joy. It helps me feel complete. None of us are entirely one thing. The thought that so many of us grow up being taught we have to be One Thing or that our passions don't matter because they'll never help us pass tests or make us money infuriates me. Today, it's one small town, one art teacher. Tomorrow, it's more standardized testing, which even smart students hate because bubble tests are freaking boring. So, sign this petition. I think she'll get the signatures, btw, and I just hope it makes a difference.

https://www.change.org/p/knoch-school...

And if someone ever tells you your art is a waste of time, ignore them.