Through the arts children learn invaluable skills that are provided by no other subject taught in today's schools. This book explains why it is imperative that the arts be included in the curriculum if America's students are to succeed in a competitive and constantly changing global environment. The book also demonstrates the accomplishments of the past ten years in the Center for Education regional institute program as well as in other schools across the country. Including an argument for the importance of arts education in a changing world, perspective pieces by business, creative, social, and cultural leaders, and snapshots and portraits of successful arts education programs nationwide, the book will be an invaluable resource for parents, educators, and policy makers.