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Music Programs In Public High Schools Contribute To Higher Attendance And Graduation Rates, Say Principals A key finding of a poll conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the National Association for Music Education shows that the vast majority of school administrators interviewed believe that music education has a powerful and lasting impact upon their students. The organization noted that 96 percent of public school principals interviewed believe that participating in music education encourages and motivates students to stay in school longer, and 89 percent agree that music education contributes to higher graduation rates. To see more information on the poll, go to Visit Harris Poll for full results Give me a B-Flat, STAT! SacBee article highlighting 3 doctors that play with the Camellia Symphony. See Article State of the Arts in California This link was furnished by Music for All. The report was commissioned by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and supported by the Ford Foundation. See Report [PDF] See our FAQ and Links pages for more Music related articles and links.
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