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I saw as a teacher how, if you take that spark of learning that those children have, and you ignite it, you can take a child from any background to a lifetime of creativity and accomplishment.

I think the arts are absolutely necessary for children to be creative and express themselves because every child is different.

I think the arts are very important for children growing up.

Kids deserve arts, and it's just as important as science, math, history, English or athletics.

Parents can shape a child, but a great teacher can, too.

All children start their school careers with sparkling imaginations, fertile minds, and a willingness to take risks with what they think.

While the sciences are hugely important, let us not leave behind a child's imagination.

Teachers have a chance to mold someone, inspire them. I hope all teachers realize that.

Children are already accustomed to a world that moves faster and is more exciting than anything a teacher in front of a classroom can do.

There are different types of talents and intelligences, and traditional schools sometimes ignore the creative ones. It is important for us to give kids every platform for them to find what they are good at and what they love. The arts also provide a space for newfound creativity.