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Highest Achievers Spend More Time in Arts Classes

Category: Statistic
Issue(s) Addressed: Inherent value/intelligence
Supporting the school environment for learning
Supporting learning in other subjects
Long-term success of students

Attribution

International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IAEEA) Test, 1988

Item Text

The schools that produced the highest academic achievement in the United States today are spending 20% to 30% of the day on the arts, with special emphasis on music.

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www.supportmusic.com

Submitter Information

  • Name: MENC Staff
  • Email: advocacy@menc.org

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