Want to review a few things? Check out the resources below:
Prezi Presentation: Defending Art in the American Classroom
My favorite online article pertaining to the Drawing Act of 1870
A good book to buy (an easy read).
Another good book to buy.
A book I want to read. 

Why Art? Unedited responses from parents, administrators and students found below:

An example of the data found from student post-its to facilitate teacher reflection and enhance student-teacher relationships:

An example of responses from parents after receiving positive notes from me concerning their students:

A gallery of images pertaining to the discussion linked to the need the activity represented fulfills:

What technology do you find useful in the art room and why? 
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Please include the grade level you teach in your response. 

Please respond to the following questions in a comment to the best of your ability. Please include the grade level you teach in your response: 

Why Art?