Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday Progress
Today, I finished my essay. I had some trouble argueing why the government shouldn't fund arts, but I think I managed.I have yet to have someone else read it and check to see if it makes sense. I'll do that tonight.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Tuesday Progress
Today, I did what I didn’t do yesterday. I got my counter-evidence for my paper, wrote my opening paragraph, and explained the situation of why Mayor Ballard is terminating arts funding in Indianapolis.
Monday progress
Today, I was working on my history paper. I didn’t physically do anything to work on my paper, but I thought of what I should have done. I should have gotten my counter-evidence for my paper, and written my opening paragraph and perhaps began on explaining the situation of why Mayor Ballard is terminating arts funding in Indianapolis.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
more progress
Yesterday, my mom and my friend edited my paper (to make sure I made sense!) Normally, I’m ok, but sometimes things that I write don’t make sense to other people, (something I need to work on).
What I thought was interesting, was that both my mom and my friend knew that the arts funds were getting cut, but none of them knew that it is going to be completely terminated in three years. Also, they didn’t know all that the Arts Council of Indianapolis does to promote art in the area. I think people need to be more aware of the benefits of art in the world, and all that the Arts Council of Indianapolis does. I believe if the people spoke out about the elimination of art on our city, and how we want art to be a larger part of our lives, then the government would have to listen! It seems that today, everyone just talks about football and sports, but if people were exposed to more art then they could appreciate it more! This lack of appreciation and exposure to arts is why people aren’t that concerned about it’s elimination. Without art, the world would be so dull and boring! It would be aweful!
Today, I turned in my proposal!
What I thought was interesting, was that both my mom and my friend knew that the arts funds were getting cut, but none of them knew that it is going to be completely terminated in three years. Also, they didn’t know all that the Arts Council of Indianapolis does to promote art in the area. I think people need to be more aware of the benefits of art in the world, and all that the Arts Council of Indianapolis does. I believe if the people spoke out about the elimination of art on our city, and how we want art to be a larger part of our lives, then the government would have to listen! It seems that today, everyone just talks about football and sports, but if people were exposed to more art then they could appreciate it more! This lack of appreciation and exposure to arts is why people aren’t that concerned about it’s elimination. Without art, the world would be so dull and boring! It would be aweful!
Today, I turned in my proposal!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
progress 2
Today, I did a lot more than I expected to get accomplished! I started jut thinking that I was going to get my opening paragraph written, but then I ended up just finishing the whole proposal! I really got into it, so I figured- why stop when you’re on a roll? So I kept going!
I, Personally, don’t understand why the government would want to stop funding the arts. If the arts help deter child delinquency, lessen drop out rates, and improve academic achievement, then why would that want to be stopped? This is exactly what the government is looking to improve, yet they’re trying to eliminate one of the main things that helps it. Funding the arts is also a lot less costly than funding sports teams! I imagine it would also be a lot easier too! It isn’t logical, or probable to eliminate the arts. Art brings joy and happiness to society, which is crucial currently with so much stress and violence around.
Tomorrow, I think I’m going to have someone else read it so they can edit my paper and give me their opinion. I edited it myself for grammar and spelling, but usually I’m a little biased when I have to judge my own papers!
I, Personally, don’t understand why the government would want to stop funding the arts. If the arts help deter child delinquency, lessen drop out rates, and improve academic achievement, then why would that want to be stopped? This is exactly what the government is looking to improve, yet they’re trying to eliminate one of the main things that helps it. Funding the arts is also a lot less costly than funding sports teams! I imagine it would also be a lot easier too! It isn’t logical, or probable to eliminate the arts. Art brings joy and happiness to society, which is crucial currently with so much stress and violence around.
Tomorrow, I think I’m going to have someone else read it so they can edit my paper and give me their opinion. I edited it myself for grammar and spelling, but usually I’m a little biased when I have to judge my own papers!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Working on Project
Over the break, I decided that I wanted to do the individual opportunity project over arts funding in Indianapolis. I knew it was being cut, but what I didn’t know was that in three years, they’re planning to eliminate it completely! This will mean no arts in schools, and no arts funding to companies from the government.
Today, I did some more research and found some statistics to help support my argument. According to studies at UCLA, “the arts make a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to improve learning and decrease drop-out rates across every socio-economic category.” The U.S. Department of Justice not only reinforces the past study, but also says that the
arts have a measurable impact on youth at risk in deterring delinquent behavior and truancy problems.” The Institute for Community Development and the Arts says that “art diverts youth from gangs, drugs, and the juvenile justice system, provides a more cost-effective approach than traditional programs such as midnight basketball or juvenile boot camps, reduces truancy, and improves academic performance, builds critical self-discipline, communication and job skills.”
In order to reduce this, the Arts Council of Indianapolis provides free concerts in neighborhood parks and community centers, arts programs in juvenile justice centers, correctional facilities, community centers, neighborhood youth clubs, womens’ and homeless shelters, health care facilities, mentorships, day camps, internships, as well as after school programs. They also provide programs for senior citizens, community and neighborhood gatherings, and many others.
The Arts are something that everyone can enjoy. The arts are also a large part of my life, considering I’m a dancer. The arts funding cut in Indianapolis is one of the worst, if not the worst, idea that I’ve heard about in a long time. After this project, I would also like to do something and take action about it.
Today, I did some more research and found some statistics to help support my argument. According to studies at UCLA, “the arts make a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has proven to improve learning and decrease drop-out rates across every socio-economic category.” The U.S. Department of Justice not only reinforces the past study, but also says that the
arts have a measurable impact on youth at risk in deterring delinquent behavior and truancy problems.” The Institute for Community Development and the Arts says that “art diverts youth from gangs, drugs, and the juvenile justice system, provides a more cost-effective approach than traditional programs such as midnight basketball or juvenile boot camps, reduces truancy, and improves academic performance, builds critical self-discipline, communication and job skills.”
In order to reduce this, the Arts Council of Indianapolis provides free concerts in neighborhood parks and community centers, arts programs in juvenile justice centers, correctional facilities, community centers, neighborhood youth clubs, womens’ and homeless shelters, health care facilities, mentorships, day camps, internships, as well as after school programs. They also provide programs for senior citizens, community and neighborhood gatherings, and many others.
The Arts are something that everyone can enjoy. The arts are also a large part of my life, considering I’m a dancer. The arts funding cut in Indianapolis is one of the worst, if not the worst, idea that I’ve heard about in a long time. After this project, I would also like to do something and take action about it.
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