We all know that there is not enough art offered in schools, if any at all, but what are we going to do about it?

Interpreting for TEDxSalem V (2018) was provided by student interns through a collaboration between Western Oregon University, TEDxSalem, and the deaf and interpreting communities of Oregon. Student volunteer interpreters were supported by certified volunteer interpreters to minimize potential errors. Your support of the growing skills of these pre-professional interpreters is appreciated. Laura Mack lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband and two boys. Laura is an artist, educator, and advocate for arts education. She makes collages and mixed media drawings, teaches art and creativity at Chemeketa Community College, and coordinates the volunteer-led art literacy program at Salem Heights Elementary School. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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