BRANDES, from pg. 65


types of programs are so important. Studies have demonstrated positive links between music education and outcomes such as test scores and graduation rates. These outcomes help affirm the value of music programs; however, NAfME believes that music study does something even more important for students.


• Music education shapes the way our students understand themselves and the world around them; • Studying music allows for deeper engagement with learning; and • Music education programs essentially nurture the assets and skills that pave the way for a student’s future success, such as curiosity, creativity, collaboration, self-discipline, and motivation.


Teachers Create Your Advocacy Approach Always focus communication on how music education benefits every student and, where possible, get parents and community leaders to champion the cause. It is important that you support music education; however, it


See BRANDES, pg. 72 SACCO, from pg. 31


making it bigger and better every year. Start planning what you want to do now and don’t feel like you have to reinvent the wheel. A simple Google or Pinterest search will give you many amazing ideas! Just remember how music inspired you and help it inspire your kids too!


I don’t know if any of these things were really that helpful to current or future advisors but maybe something spoke to you and maybe I’ll see you January. Trust me, you don’t want to miss it! We all speak the language of music, and it is the one time of year we do it together!


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