Americans Overwhelmingly Want Music Education in Schools
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Category:
Statistic |
Issue(s) Addressed:
Inherent value/intelligence Supporting the school environment for learning Supporting learning in other subjects Long-term success of students Developing the "whole child" |
Attribution
“Americans Overwhelmingly Want Music Education in Schools.” American Music Conference, Valerie Salvestrini, April 21, 2003.
Item Text
“According to a new nationwide survey conducted by the Gallup organization, 95 percent of Americans believe that music is a key component in a child’s well-rounded education. In fact, more than three quarters of those surveyed feel schools should mandate music education…
In a question asked for the first time this year, 80 percent of respondents agreed that making music makes participants smarter. This finding comes on the heels of a decade of scientific research linking active participation in music with improved mental capacity in young children, students and the elderly.”
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Submitter Information
- Name: MENC Staff
- Email: advocacy@menc.org