All of us here in Los Angeles, because we've had some success as a result of our life in the arts, need to get on board with helping L.A. Unified, the public school system, really reach the mandate to make arts part of the Common Core curriculum.
This quote highlights the importance of leveraging the success of the arts community in Los Angeles to support arts education in public schools. Integrating arts into the curriculum can nurture creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness among students. It underscores a collective responsibility to ensure that arts education is accessible and valued, recognizing its role in holistic student development and in inspiring future generations of artists and innovators. Encouraging arts integration aligns with educational goals that foster well-rounded individuals prepared for diverse challenges.