Barnegat Schools Are Some Of The Nation's Best For Music Education

BARNEGAT, NJ — For the third year in a row, Barnegat schools have been selected as some of the best in the nation for music education.

The National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) shared its list of Best Communities for Music Education, stretching among 44 states across the country. Barnegat is one of 738 school districts chosen to recognize "outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education," NAMM said in a press release.

"We are so proud of the hard work and dedication of our Music Department!" Barnegat Township School District wrote on Facebook.

This year's awards program was designed to celebrate schools and districts adapting, innovating, and persevering in the face of change, NAMM said.

"Music educators, administrators, and communities truly rallied to support and sustain music education through a period of intense change and adaptation. These districts and schools persevered in serving their students and communities and assured that music education was part of curriculum offerings," Mary Luehrsen, executive director of The NAMM Foundation, said. "We applaud the commitment and efforts of all music educators, school administrators, and community members in providing students the opportunity to explore their creativity through music."

You can view the full list here.

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