The Port Jefferson School District has been ranked among the NAMM Foundation’s “Best Communities for Music Education” in America for the eighth consecutive year. The national program has put the spotlight on 376 selected school districts with outstanding commitment to music education.
The Best Communities designation recognizes collaborative, from-the-ground-up efforts of teachers, administrators, students and parents who continually work to keep comprehensive music education as an integral part of the core curriculum. More than 2,000 schools and school districts participated in the survey, resulting in a 21 percent increase in designations.
“These schools and districts make a strong commitment to music education in the core curriculum, supporting its essential value to a well-rounded education for every child,” said Mary Luehrsen, NAMM Foundation executive director. “Strong, engaging programs that offer students access to music cannot thrive in a vacuum. The Best Communities designation brings hard-won visibility to music classes, programs and departments that are keeping music education alive in our schools.”
Find out what's happening in Port Jeffersonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Each school and district is evaluated based on funding, staffing of highly qualified teachers, commitment to standards and access to music instruction. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and greater access to music education.
