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New Providence Named Best Community for Music Education
New Providence was recognized as one of the 476 out of the nation's 13,515 school districts as the Best Communities for Music Education
New Providence, NJ -- Congrats New Providence School District!
New Providence was recognized by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as one of the 476 school districts across the United States recognized as among the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME), out of the nation’s 13,515 school districts.
"Now in its 17th year, BCME recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who work together to ensure access to music learning for all students as part of the school curriculum," according to a NAMM press release.
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The districts honored as Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation include urban, suburban and rural districts.
The recognition was based on a number of factors:
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- funding,
- staffing of highly qualified teachers,
- commitment to standards,
- community support,
- participation,
- and access to music instruction.
Each school and district was evaluated by the NAMM Foundation, with the assistance of researchers at The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
“The schools and districts that the NAMM Foundation honors this year with this award demonstrate a commitment to supporting music education and assuring opportunities for music learning in the curriculum for all students,” said Mary Luehrsen of the NAMM Foundation in a release. “We are moving from a time when curricula were narrowed due to pressure from testing and test-prep remediation to a broader view of what is important for all children. That includes access to a well-rounded education – and an opportunity to learn and grow with music and the arts. The schools and districts we recognize serve as models for other educators looking to develop standards-based music education programs. ”
Other Union County districts included Elizabeth Public Schools and Linden Public Schools.
For a full list of the 2016 Best Communities For Music Education Districts CLICK HERE.
(Photo, NAMM Foundation)
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