Creative Child March 2018 | Page 24

editor’s choice 3 Important Benefits of Music in Our Schools BY: Rebecca Eanes What do we hope for out of our education system? An education should make our children smarter, more confident, creative, and happy. It should enhance cognitive abilities and develop a well-rounded human being. So, why are so many school districts across the country scaling back or cutting out completely the one subject proven to do all those things? 23