http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/creative-business/creative-educators-warn-ebacc-could-lead-uk-losing-generation-of-talent/
     The article "Creative Educators warn EBacc could lead to UK 'losing a generation of talent'", by Neil Bennett, is about- as the title suggests- exploring the creative cons of the newly invented EBacc education system in the UK.
     The EBacc, or English Baccalaureate, proposes to have 5 main 'pillars' in the British school system- English, Maths, Science, one language class and either a History or Geography class. However, research has shown that instigating this program- because of its exclusion and even aversion of the Arts, will lead to an overall decline of creative skills in students. Educators who support this side of the controversy suggest either adding sixth 'pillar' for the Arts, or cutting the program completely.
      Though I am not a citizen of the UK, I find it interesting to relate this epidemic to the many school budget cuts taking place in America today- where Music and Art classes are often enough the victims. I believe that though Art may not seem particularly practical and therefore necessary in today's economy, education on the subject is vital in a deeper, fundamental sense. In order for us as human beings to grow and develop to our full potential, Arts are necessary.