According to numerous sources, the statement "Tax dollars should not be wasted on art, music or theater classes in high school. Public high schools should be about training young people to enter the workforce. Period" has been stirring the pot for many years. This statement is completely incorrect in my opinion for many reasons. In order for teachers working at public high school's to "train" their students for the workforce, money for technology should be provided. In todays world, technology is extremely essential. In fact, many students are taught through technology. Students are being taught all around the world through online courses, and technological sources and are entering the workforce prepared.
In addition, take in consideration that about 1/4 or more of the students at most high schools are graduating high school and dreaming to pursue a job in the categories of art, music, or theater. Your tax dollars are paying for the future of our society. By providing schools money to be able to pay for technology and other products that can be used in the field of art, music or theater, you are mapping out these students futures on the road to success. Most of the art displayed by numerous museums, movies etc. are created by computers, cameras and even instruments. Imagine a world without trained people to make movies, youtube videos, or better yet, a world with movies with no back round music to set the ambience. If the proper resources, such as, computers, tablets and more. are not being provided to young adults, how will they succeed when they enter the workforce or the "real world?"
