My school days ended decades ago, but it's still interesting to read now and then about what my local public school district offers students these days. As I glanced over one recently mailed update, I did a double take. At first, I thought the district was touting its STEM (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) offerings. I looked again. What was formerly STEM is now STEAM (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.)
Knowing that playing a musical instrument ranks with more technical fields in importance makes me think better of the district. Hopefully, the district's increased prioritizing of the arts will resonate with other citizens and make them vote for school bond issues that accommodate student artists.
