Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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The benefits of music classes are endless; they increase engagement, enhance language development, promote creative thinking, and even aide students in developing social emotional skills. Due to the School District of Philadelphia's limited budget, my school does not provide music classes for its students. For this reason, I am aiming to incorporate music into my lessons so that my students are able to experience the benefits that music in education holds. These instruments would provide students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation for music, while they engage in authentic, hands-on musical experiences throughout lessons. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn music as it is a staple in every culture, as well as an outlet for emotional expression. My students and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to use these instruments to enhance our educational, emotional, and creative well-being.
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The benefits of music classes are endless; they increase engagement, enhance language development, promote creative thinking, and even aide students in developing social emotional skills. Due to the School District of Philadelphia's limited budget, my school does not provide music classes for its students. For this reason, I am aiming to incorporate music into my lessons so that my students are able to experience the benefits that music in education holds. These instruments would provide students with the opportunity to develop an appreciation for music, while they engage in authentic, hands-on musical experiences throughout lessons. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn music as it is a staple in every culture, as well as an outlet for emotional expression. My students and I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to use these instruments to enhance our educational, emotional, and creative well-being.