In a recent Washington Post article, “Cranking up Graduation Rates, SATs”, the author explains why music education is so important to our children’s success in school. Click on the above link to read the short article.

A new Harris Poll shows a direct correlation between music education and success in life. Check out the information on the following website.  It will amaze you – and make you happy that every Pleasantville student receives music instruction!

http://www.menc.org/unlinked/HarrisPollSummaryMemo.pdf

Have you ever wondered if music education makes a difference in a student’s overall education?  The SAT people have been tracking information from student tests for the last several years. The SAT scores for students involved in the arts in general (and in music in particular) are higher than students who are not involved in any art/music programs! Check out this link for the exact information:  http://www.menc.org/information/advocate/sat.html