"Severe budget cuts to the humanities and other non-STEM fields have accompanied the growing assault on critical inquiry, leading to a notable reduction in arts education."
"The scientific theme soon grew into a storm of arctic air that blew away any serious concern for the artistry of language in the books and stories that children were increasingly denied the time to read."
"We're ensuring that we're teaching the concepts that the novel would cover, even if we aren't teaching an entire novel, reflecting a shift in educational priorities."
Public elementary schools are reducing time for arts and humanities due to budget cuts and a focus on STEM fields. This trend has intensified since the No Child Left Behind law, which prioritized measurable outcomes over critical inquiry. The shift towards treating reading instruction as a science has diminished the appreciation for the artistry of language. Curriculum changes reflect a commitment to teaching concepts rather than engaging with entire literary works, further marginalizing the humanities in education.
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