text: why are there no longer art classes for children in elementary school?   they are more focused on teaching our children to pass the standardized tests.  my son started kindergarten this year and there is no playtime except for a 15 min recess and their main focus is on reading and writing.  children are expected to know who to write their name before even entering kindergarten and should be able to read before entering first grade.  they have art once every 2 weeks and music once a week.  but with the government funding our schools, there is is not a budget for any fine arts.