The graduation and attendance gaps between schools that offer music programs and schools that don’t is staggering. But should “non-academic” classes be getting valuable class time? In today’s article, experts demonstrate how learning music skills in K-12 helps students develop skills in other disciplines, along with improving brain function and motor coordination. 

LINK TO PUBLISHED ARTICLE: https://noahwebstereducationalfoundation.org/why-music-matters-in-your-childs-education/

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE: 

• PBS for Parents article: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/the-benefits-of-music-education
• Carnegie Hall article: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Explore/Articles/2020/12/09/Why-Making-Music-Matters
• Music And Emotional Development article: https://www.musictogether.com/blog/creating-harmony-how-music-can-support-social-emotional-development/

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