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I'm curious to know if the PPs posting here (1) actually live in PG and (2) actually intend on sending their kid to PG County schools.  Because I do for both, and right now, they need to focus the money on things other than hiring art teachers.[/quote]

I teach in PG schools and send my kids to PG schools.   I think hiring more art teachers is a great idea!

I respectfully disagree with you that PG schools are failing, BTW.   I think we are on the right track.  You are correct that parent judge schools by test scores which measure reading and math (and will soon measure writing).   [b]However, in most schools reading and math are being taught just fine to the majority of the students. [/b]  The kids who are failing tend to be in the special ed or ESOL subgroups.   They need more attention and support; however, this doesn't mean that kids who are able to pass the state tests should also be forced to double down on math and reading instruction to the exclusion of having more opportunities for the arts!

In addition, when elementary kids have art, that creates valuable planning time for teachers as the art teacher is running the class, so the teacher can focus on something else.   This planning time benefits students greatly.[/quote]

I disagree.  I'm not saying ALL day needs to be spent on math and reading.  I think kids should have art and gym.

BUT I think that part of the problem is that classrooms are too big in the elementary schools.  And there aren't enough subject matter teachers in the middle and high schools.  So, yes, when there are precious few dollars to spend, I'm opting for expanding the resources to address these issue first before hiring more art teachers.  And I want to stress the "more" part, because I am not saying eliminate the art programs already in place.  I'm talking about creating new positions, adding positions to  the budget.

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