ICYMI: Madison Public Schools Named Among Best Communities for Music Education

The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation has recognized Madison Public Schools as one of 388 districts across the country for their commitment to music education.

Madison was recognized along with 26 other school districts in New Jersey. The Best Communities for Music Education distinction affirms a school district has demonstrated exceptional efforts toward making music education a part of the core curriculum.

“Ensuring that every child has access to music in schools requires commitment by students, teachers, and those who determine school budgets,” Mary Luehrsen, executive director of the NAMM Foundation, said in a release. “We commend the districts and schools that have earned the Best Community designation this year. They join with so many that believe as we do that there is a vital link between do-rei-me and the ABCs.”

In total, 388 school districts in 46 states were given the distinction of Best Communities for Music Education. However, according to the NAMM, not all of the more than 13,000 school districts in the country are “ in harmony when it comes to promoting the arts and music education.” The foundation said 1.3 million elementary school students still have no access to music classes, according to the White House’s Turnaround Arts program.

For more information or to read the entire list of districts, visit the NAMM Foundation website.