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BESE committee approves creative writing as TOPS art equivalency
Summary
The committee voted to allow creative writing to count as an art equivalency for the TOPS university course requirements after a public commenter described creative writing's instructional benefits.
The committee voted March 11 to approve allowing creative writing to serve as an equivalent art course for the TOPS University pathway. Department staff said the item responds to field requests to recognize creative writing as an art form for TOPS eligibility.
A public commenter, a high-school creative-writing teacher from New Orleans, told the committee that creative writing can help students build confidence and improve performance in English-language-arts classes. Superintendent Brumley added a practical note from his business background: better writing skills are important to employers.
The motion to approve the TOPS equivalency carried with no objections. The department described consultation with the Board of Regents during the review process.
Ending: Board members took no further action besides adopting the recommendation to accept creative writing as an equivalent art course for TOPS University requirements.
