Our Principal’s Op-Ed: Arts Education is Maryland’s Economic EngineWhy Arts Education is Maryland’s Economic Engine

In her latest op-ed for the Baltimore Business Journal, BSA Executive Director Roz Cauthen makes a compelling case for why arts education isn’t just about creativity—it’s about economic necessity. As Maryland faces budget pressures and educational funding challenges, Cauthen argues that investing in arts programs like those at Baltimore School for the Arts creates a pipeline of skilled workers who drive innovation, attract businesses, and fuel economic growth across the state. From Broadway performers to film industry professionals to creative entrepreneurs, BSA graduates are proving that arts education is workforce development. [Read more]