March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes the focus of schools across the nation.
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Why does this matter?
Music education is under constant threat. You can help spread the word about how important music is to everyone’s development.
Here are some interesting points about “what to say” about music education (from the NAfME website):
Advocating in favor of music education really works when you share your heartfelt PASSION for music along with some actual PROOF about why it is so important for kids.
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Sharing Stories: In your heart, you may just “feel” that studying music is a good thing for students to do. You may have stories to tell about the way music has touched your students in the classroom, or made a difference in your own life. This is PASSION for music.
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Making a Valid Argument: In your mind, you may just “know” that music education is vital to the success of a well-rounded student. This is where the FACTS come in.