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Arts education, in other words, has its own intrinsic value. An arts education serves important purposes for students beyond the limited outcomes captured on standardized tests, including something as important (if not more important than) scoring well on a test or becoming a baby genius—namely, learning to lead a life well lived. That’s something school leaders shouldn’t lose sight of.