Canon-McMillan School District has been recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by the Pennsylvania Art Education Association( PAEA). This is an honor that celebrates schools and districts across the state for their exceptional commitment to visual arts education.
It highlights Canon-McMillan’ s dedication to fostering artistic talent, as well as supporting the growth and development of the whole child. The PAEA represents over 750 art educators who serve students in more than 500 public school districts and 2,200 private schools across Pennsylvania. The organization works to advance arts education by sharing research, knowledge and innovative learning practices with school districts.
The association collaborates with educators, arts leaders, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other arts organizations to provide high-quality, research-based visual arts education. Through these partnerships, students gain access to high-quality, research-based visual arts experiences.
Canon-McMillan reflects its alignment with these best practices, which emphasize academic, social and emotional development alongside creative learning. Students who engage in the visual arts develop problem-solving abilities and critical thinking skills that prepare them to succeed in a competitive workforce.
The impact of the arts extends far beyond the classroom. The U. S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reports that the arts and culture sector contributes nearly $ 700 billion to the national economy and supports over 4 million jobs, underscoring the importance of arts education for a student’ s lifelong success.
The visual arts programs are both rigorous and inclusive. It ensures that every student has access to high-quality instruction at every grade level. The District also has certified art educators who provide standards-based lessons for the students.
Canon-McMillan invests in professional development opportunities for its art teachers and maintains a sustainable budget to provide necessary supplies and resources.
The celebration of student creativity is central to Canon-McMillan’ s visual arts approach. The District prominently features its art curriculum online, shares student work through social media and participates in community initiatives such as Art in the Park, an event that makes arts accessible by offering a wide variety of creative art pieces to families throughout Washington County.
“ It’ s about nurturing the whole child. Our visual arts programs give students the chance to explore creativity, build confidence and develop critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the classroom,” said Greg Taranto, superintendent of Canon-McMillan School District.
For the District, this recognition reinforces long-standing belief in the transformative power of the arts. It remains a cornerstone of Canon-McMillan’ s mission to prepare students as well-rounded members of society.
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