Visual arts can be a powerful discipline to support success throughout a student's education, both within and outside of school settings. We experience visual arts each day, whether through our own creativity or everyday objects, such as the design of a cereal box or logo of a favorite sports team. For students, engaging with visual arts might take place during an art class, through a trip to an art museum or by participating in an arts-integrated English class. As students learn to create, respond and connect to their surroundings, experiences with visual arts help them to gain skills that positively impact their school experience. The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) reviewed multiple research studies identified within ArtsEdSearch -- a national clearinghouse of rigorous arts education research -- to better understand the role visual arts play in student success. The body of research AEP examined suggests that participating in visual arts can: (1) cultivate skills for learning; (2) boost students' academic achievement; and (3) enhance the educational experience of traditionally underserved students.