MANSFIELD ISD NAMED TO 2023 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
For a second consecutive year , Mansfield ISD received the
Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants ( NAMM ) Foundation .
The honor is given to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in providing music access and education to all students .
“ As educators , we believe in the importance of music education and know the positive impact it can have on a young person ’ s life ,” said MISD Director of Fine Arts Dr . Darwert Johnson . “ Our teachers spend countless hours , before and after school , working with students to improve their skills and to provide them with the strategies to reach their full potential . Our students ’ dedication to excellence results in award-winning music programs .”
To qualify for the Best Communities designation , districts answer detailed questions about funding , graduation requirements , music class participation , instruction time , facilities , support for the music program and community music-making programs .
Responses are then verified and reviewed by The Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas .
“ Music education , as part of a wellrounded education , has never been more important to unleash students ’ creativity and supports emotional health and well-being as they build connections through music activities ,” shares Mary Luehrsen , Executive Director of The NAMM Foundation .
MISD is one of 830 school districts across the country to receive the Best in Music Education designation . For more information about The NAMM Foundation , visit www . nammfoundation . org . rg
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