by Mark Goff | Oct 23, 2015 | Music Truths
Children from “arts-rich” public schools score higher on expression, risk-taking, creativity-imagination, cooperative learning, and academic self-concept than children in “arts poor” systems. ~ “Learning In and Through the Arts: The...
by Mark Goff | Oct 22, 2015 | Music Truths
Teens believe music helps adolescents release or control emotions and helps coping with difficult situations such as peer pressure, substance abuse, pressures of study and family, the dynamics of friendships and social life, and the pain of loss or abuse. ~ Shehan...
by Tim Dawson | Oct 20, 2015 | Director Spotlights
Today’s Director Spotlight is on Tom Barker of Lafayette Jefferson High School. Tom is such an outstanding educator and human being. I truly enjoyed talking with Tom as he brings so much knowledge and understanding to his profession. I hope you enjoy this...
by Mark Goff | Oct 20, 2015 | Music Truths
Schools that have music programs have significantly higher attendance rates than do those without programs (93.3 percent as compared to 84.9 percent). ~ Harris Interactive Inc. (2006). Understanding the Linkages Between Music Education and Educational...
by Mark Goff | Oct 19, 2015 | Music Truths
“The arts are not a frill. The arts are a response to our individuality and our nature, and help to shape our identity. What is there that can transcend deep difference and stubborn divisions? The arts. They have a wonderful universality. Art has the potential...
