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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Arts Education and the Economy

    Cutting back on music and arts education has often been justified in favor of reading, writing and math, which are all said to be more relevant to future employment. In Southern California, that argument is now less convincing than ever. A new study shows that the local economy is now dominated by the creative industries.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 2, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Cutting back on music and arts education has often been justified in favor of reading, writing and math, which are all said to be more relevant to future employment. In Southern California, that argument is now less convincing than ever. A new study shows that the local economy is now dominated by the creative industries.

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      Are the Arts the Key to LA's Future?

      Cutting back on music and arts education has often been justified in favor of reading, writing and math.  They're said to be more relevant to future employment.  In Southern California, that argument is now less convincing than ever.  A new business study shows that the local economy is no longer dominated by aerospace, tourism or international…

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Vanessa Romo

      LA School Report

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Are the Arts the Key to LA's Future?

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