Counterfit said:Another problem with the NCLB, is that it focuses on the "core" subjects - English, math, science, and probably something else that I'm forgetting. It doesn't provide much support for fine arts, where some students find great comfort which can keep them in school, and learning of the arts (visual, performance) can also help students learn better outside of those subjects.
Of course, there's also the part about it being horribly underfunded...
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Yes this is a very good point. To make student care about school, the school first has to prove that it cares about that student. These types of extracurricular programs can make the difference in terms of helping a student see what it feels like to do hard work and have it pay off.