For the fifth consecutive year, Tyler ISD has received the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education.
"Receiving the Best Communities for Music Education designation for the fifth year in a row is a testament to the dedication of our music educators and the support of our community," Director of Fine Arts Lainie O'Connell said. "We are proud to provide our students with a comprehensive music education that fosters creativity, discipline, and a lifelong love of the arts."
With more than 1,000 school districts in the state, only 103 in Texas received the distinction, and 830 throughout the country.
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.
To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Tyler ISD answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program, and community music-making programs.
Research shows that after just two years of music education, students show more substantial improvements in reading scores and how the brain processes speech than their less-involved peers. Those involved in music are more likely to graduate high school and attend college as well.
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 worldwide. 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 nammfoundation.org.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hines at Jennifer.Hines@TylerISD.org.