Music education has powerful and undeniable effects on student learning, achievement and lifelong success. Building on the first release of Music Matters in 2011, the Arts Education Partnership has explored the importance of music on student learning outcomes.
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? SEL describes the development of skills in three domains: self, others, and responsible decision-making. NAfME shares the correlation between music education and Social Emotional Learning.
“This report offers a clarion call to parents, teachers, and governments at the national, state, and local level to recognize the vital role arts education plays in developing empathetic, well-rounded, and civically engaged individuals who are prepared to be active members of their communities and participants in our democracy.” —DAVID W. OXTOBY
