Readnet Bronx Charter School at Metropolitan College offers an education in the arts that serves as a catalyst for the academic and social success of its students. Through arts education, students reach high levels of achievement in all subjects in an exciting, motivating learning environment. Arts education also enables students to lead more fulfilling lives. At Metropolitan College, classroom teachers, arts specialists and arts educators from partnering organizations work together to foster the students' ability to use art as a language to process, access, and express ideas and experiences. Just as importantly, the team helps students develop a deeper appreciation of the cultural significance of the arts, honing their ability to critique and evaluate the work they see.