Commentary: A famed actor, an arts administrator and a poet laureate on why arts education is essential
In June, the Department of Education issued a report documenting the effects of COVID-19 on American students. The report notes that the pandemic has deepened inequities in the education system and has been particularly harmful to the educational development of underprivileged and at-risk youth.
The report also states that “nearly all students have experienced some challenges to their mental health and well-being during the pandemic and many have lost access to school-based services and supports.”
The specific effects of the pandemic will only be understood
