Fine Arts Advocacy
Music is the universal language of all mankind... it expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossble to be silent.
The "No Child Left Behind" act mandates the Arts and Music as Core Subject
Music Parents America Editorial: MPA Editorial: No Child Left Behind Facts about the benefits of Music Education: Citations for music
The following websites are full of information and resources to support Music Education: www.music-for-all.org ~ Music for All Foundation www.musicfriends.org ~ Music Friends www.supportmusic.com ~ Support Music www.childrensmusicworkshop.com ~ Articles on the Importance of Music www.kingmusic1.com ~ Music Advocacy Press Releases www.isd77.k12.mn.us ~ Music Advocacy's Top Ten for Parents www.menc.org ~ Music Education Facts and Figures www.bands.org ~ Band of America Advocacy Tools www.members.tripod.com/wvmea/ncme.htm ~ National Coalition for Music Education
Please contact the following district personnel with concerns and ideas about the importance and quality of the Music and Arts programs at the Elememtary, Middle, & High school levels. These programs directly affect our kids education, the people in our community, and the economic stability and/or growth of businesses and higher education in our community Randy Dorn - Wa. State Superintendent of Public Instruction (360) 725-6004 Mike Albrecht - Principal, Kentridge High School (253) 373-7345
Cynthia Huber - Fine Arts and Multicultural Education Coodinator (253) 373-7595 Merri Rieger - Executive Director for School Improvement (253) 373-7595 Dr. Mark Haddock - Asst. Superintendent for learning and School Improvement
Dr. Edward Lee Vargas - Superintendent (253) 373-7595
Sandy Collins Sandy.Collins@kent.k12.wa.us Chris Davies Chris.Davies@kent.k12.wa.us Debbie Strauss Debbie.Strauss@kent.k12.wa.us
***NOTE: School board meetings take place the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 P.M. at the district office boardroom of the administration center located at 12033 SE 256th Street. All general meetings are open to the public. |
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