The Legislature has ordered the elimination of the portables, which must be retrofitted to new codes and made to withstand strong winds. Many of the buildings that were built before 1993 will be destroyed, sold or given to charity, said Vince Sussman, the county's general director of resource management. Several principals said they have no choice but to take away classroom space from art teachers. It's just being made because of a limitation of space. Testasecca said he's holding out hope that the schools will be able to find a permanent home for the art teachers but has decided to order additional carts just in case.
Art is important.
That's how children express themselves. In February, he painted pictures of African-American leaders and learned about their contributions. He also made a small clay pot, which was fired, that he keeps in his room. I'm afraid they're going to hurt the development of the children. Some teachers worry that arts education is thought of only as a fun activity such as arts and crafts.