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The YouthARTS Development Project conducted a study in 2000 of at-risk youth in Atlanta, Portland, and San Antonio. It found that arts participants had an increase in positive attitudes regarding school, self-esteem, and self-efficacy.

From: (2000). "Youth Demonstrating Effective Communication Skills: Pre- vs. Post-YouthARTS Program." Americans for the Arts.
Available here: Americans for the Arts

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