The Lowe Brings Art and Medicine Together

Bringing Arts Back to a Science-Focused System

 It seems that education is reaching a new epoch, an era that emphasizes science, vocabulary, strategic writing skills and standardized testing. It is unbelievable how quickly art programs are being cut,not only in Miami or Florida, but all around the United States. 

But who is to say that local schools are not given tough budgets and low resources to overcome these decisions? Pamela D'Andrea, a recent college graduate entering the teaching profession, admits that the science trend is almost inevitable: "as I get more involved, I realize how difficult it really is. When I was in high school, I used to think all the budget cuts were malicious, but now that I am in the system, schools are truly given little options."

    Even graduate schools emphasize high scores on standardized exams, which heavily focus on verbal and quantitative skills. It is evident that the entire nation’s education focus, from elementary school to graduate programs, has been gravitating towards the sciences.

    One of the largest science-fueled programs is education in medicine. Strangely enough, many medical programs are doing the opposite shift, and have realized the great impact visual acuity and art education has on a working practitioner.