Study finds link between extracurricular arts activities and improved grades

A study conducted in Japan looked at how participating in music and visual arts activities after school affects students’ academic performance. The researchers found that being involved in these activities was linked to better overall academic performance. At first, participating in music activities had a negative impact on grades in the first year. However, after two years, it started having a positive effect. The study was published in the npj Science of Learning. Art education is often believed to cultivate creativity. Many see it as complementing the general education aimed at preparing in...