In a global economy that is driven by knowledge and ideas, arts education is a necessity. The best-paying jobs require workers with creativity and higher-order thinking and communication skills, and companies are increasingly looking for these qualities in the workers they recruit. In studying the arts, students hone their perceptual, analytic and interpretive skills while developing creative thinking, communications and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, 74% of educators say that the risk of job automation is lower in professions that require creative problem-solving skills. (Sources and More: Adobe; Education Commission of the States; Arts Education Partnership; National Governors Association; World Economic Forum)