Creative programs shown to raise school attendance, test scores

Amanda Piarino

Valley Voices staff writer

With the uncertainties of today’s economy and the lack of insight into tomorrow’s, art programs are at risk of being cut, not only in the tri-state area but all across the nation.

Despite these threats, local art teachers are trying to be optimistic by continuing to offer open studio classes, such as at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High School, and by keeping art clubs up and running, such as the one at Ooltewah High Creative programs shown to raise school attendance, test scores