School Music Programs Commentary based on an article by Amanda Siegel, Providence Journal At Grosse Pointe Music Academy, we firmly believe in the lasting importance of music education — not just for artistic development, but for building critical life skills. Amanda Siegel, writing for the Providence Journal, recently made a compelling case for why music […]
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Why Cutting Music Education Hurts Students (and Why the “Math and Science” Argument Doesn’t Hold Up)
In recent years, many U.S. schools have drastically reduced or eliminated music programs to focus more heavily on math and science, citing fears that America’s international education rankings are slipping. But a closer look at the data challenges this narrative. According to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), the countries that consistently lead global […]