The PSAs are part of MENC s unceasing efforts to keep music programs strong in America s schools. MENC s mission is to advance music education by encouraging the study and making of music by all Americans, says Dr. John J. Mahlmann, MENC s executive director. Music is intrinsically valuable on its own, of course, but it doesn t hurt, at a time when school budgets are so tight, to spread the word about the ways learning it can be beneficial to students. For instance, research seems to show that learning music can improve SAT scores, increase spatial I.Q., and decrease disciplinary problems. On the country and pop versions, a PSA is included for each school day in March.
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The National Association for Music Education. He will be presented with the Northwest Division s 2001 Distinguished Service Award during the conference. MENC s mission is to advance music education by promoting the study and making of music by all, says Clayton. Our members are music teachers who are dedicated to bringing quality music education to children in school. The convention plays an important role in the success of our profession by making it possible for grass roots music teachers to come together at a larger, regional level, thus sharing common and unique challenges and successes of music education in several states.