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Shaler Area’s music education program receives national recognition
Shaler Area School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.  

Shaler Area is one of 583 school districts in the nation and 84 districts in the state to be named among the Best Communities for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. 

“We take great pride in our music education program at Shaler Area,” said Superintendent Sean Aiken. “Our students receive the highest quality of music education from our dedicated teachers, which becomes evident each year when they take the stage in band, orchestra, and choral concerts, school performances, and school musicals. This Best Communities for Music Education designation highlights Shaler Area’s commitment to music education, and puts a national spotlight on the amazing things our music department does every day.”

The Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students based on the district’s music education funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs. This award recognizes that Shaler Area is leading the way with learning opportunities as outlined in Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). ESSA recommends music and the arts as important elements of a well-rounded education for all children.  

For a complete list of all school districts, please visit: https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2018districts 

About The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit supported in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its approximately 10,300 members around the world. The foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org.


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