Education World – Nicole Gorman
“For the first time ever, music education is listed as a critical component of a well-rounded education per the new education legislation, the Every Student Succeeds Act. Music and art education advocates are optimistic that the legislation will help return focus and funding to its programs, including programs throughout Nashville, TN. “The law…opens up federal grant funding for states and local school districts to support music education programs and train music teachers. There will also be opportunities for federal grants to fund music education at community centers across the country,” said the Tennessean.”(more)