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Why Disadvantaged Neighborhoods? <br />I would like to focus on disadvantaged neighborhoods because exposure to the <br />arts enriches the quality of life for people across socio- economic levels. Research <br />shows that children from low- income families are less likely to be steadily involved in <br />arts activities or education than children from high - income families . Santa Ana has a <br />large distribution of low- income families represented by a poverty rate of 21.5% . <br />There is a correlation between low- income and lack of arts education in Santa Ana's <br />neighborhoods. As I've taught the last year I see children and adults, specifically in <br />low- income communities, having their first artistic experience. A large body of research <br />has strongly identified arts education to contribute to academic, basic, and <br />comprehensive learning. There are various existing art schools in Santa Ana that <br />provide arts education, however, they are not accessible to low- income families. <br />Investment in art education provides sources for expression as well as academic, basic, <br />and comprehensive learning. Including underprivileged communities in Santa Ana's arts <br />and culture is a way to enhance and invest in the lives of all members of society. <br />