Education must extend beyond core academics to include arts, music, dance, sports, libraries, electives, AP classes, and field experiences

Education must extend beyond core academics and include arts, music, dance, sports, libraries, electives, Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and field experiences.

About this proposal: This statement was drafted by the MSEG team to capture the common thread across 7 comments shared on the What's Important board at the June 1, 2026 community engagement session. The original comments appear below, unedited, so you can see exactly what was said. Read all 159 comments from the session.

What we heard

• Grupos/oportunidades de esparcimiento (deportes, música, arte, biblioteca, etc.) (recreational groups/opportunities: sports, music, art, library)
• More electives, AP classes
• Mi escuela debería tener más actividades como arte, baile, música (more activities like art, dance, music)
• A diverse range of opportunities and experiences
• Schools must provide enrichment activities that allow students to fully experience the arts
• Schools must provide access to field experiences that expand their knowledge base
• A welcoming library