What is this article mainly about?
A. Actress Kerry Washington is trying to work to reverse the popular misconception that theater and ballet are nonessential because she believes they were invaluable in her education.
B. New studies have shown that students who excel in math and on the SATs are also likely to be more creative, have higher self-esteem, and have better attendance rates.
C. Batiste Cultural Arts Academy is creating a new “accelerator” for school arts programs that will serve as an “accelerator” for improvements in other subjects.
D. A new initiative is giving schools federal funding to use towards arts education in the hopes of raising students’ interest in school and reducing dropout rates.
The correct answer is D. A new initiative is giving schools federal funding to use towards arts education in the hopes of raising students’ interest in school and reducing dropout rates.
Explanation: This option reflects a broad initiative focused on improving education through arts funding, which is likely to encompass various aspects mentioned in the other choices but has a more comprehensive goal related to student engagement and retention in schools.