M-DCPS NAMED A 2013 BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) was recently named a 2013 Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation. The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization, which promotes and advances active participation in music. It supports philanthropy, scientific research and public service. More than 300 school districts and 60 schools across the country received this prestigious designation.

The Best Communities for Music Education Program recognizes schools and school districts that demonstrate a commitment to and support of music education in schools. The program surveys participants in several areas including music class participants, funding, graduation requirements, facilities, instruction time, relevant factors in the community’s music education and support of the music program. Nearly 2,000 schools and school districts participated in this year’s survey.

The M-DCPS Music Education Office provides the highest quality of music education. Music instruction is a part of the total instructional program for all students in elementary schools, and a significant part of the program for students with interests and/or ability at the secondary level. Since continuity of instruction is essential in the study of music, students are afforded access to music programs each year and sufficient time for instruction in the school day to be involved in music on a regular basis.

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