Sequential Music Programs Help Students Learn
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Issue(s) Addressed:
Inherent value/intelligence Supporting learning in other subjects Long-term success of students Developing the "whole child" |
Attribution
Michael Blakeslee, Senior Deputy Executive Director, MENC: The National Association of Music Education, quoted in FairfaxTimes.com, November 3, 2009
Item Text
"Band and strings programs are considered core curriculum under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
There is a long-standing correlation between kids who play music and SAT scores, graduation rates, and attendance. If you don't have strong programs at the elementary school level, you won't have programs at the high school level.
Like with reading, science or any other discipline, it's important that the sequence of music is maintained and started at a young age."
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Submitter Information
- Name: Ella Wilcox
- Email: ellaw@menc.org