Vibe – Richy Rosario
“VH1 wants to add an “a” for art to the STEM education curriculum. The network’s Save the Music Foundation hosted a town hall assembly to discuss how pivotal STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics) Education is for the future of our children…“I think there is a mindset that things like music and art are add-ons, and are not integral parts of education,” said Paul Cothran, Executive Director of VH1 Save The Music…Cothran says that music education is important because it motivate kids to attend school. “Kids tell us that having music gave them a reason to go to school, and stay in school,” he continues. But arts education does not only just attract kids. It also makes them smarter and sharper.”(more)