YA is proud to share that Assemblywoman Verlina Reynolds-Jackson: "Art education is essential" and YANJEP President & CEO Michele Russo wrote an OpEd "Arts education nurtures creativity and expands minds". The OpEd elaborates on the fact that arts education is an essential part of a well-rounded education, fostering creativity, empathy, and critical thinking. To read the OpEd, tap the link in our bio.