High school district lauded for music education

The Valley Stream Central High School District was recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the nonprofit NAMM Foundation. The recognition was presented to districts across the nation that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to music education.

The award recognizes that the district is leading the way with learning opportunities as outlined in the new federal education legislation, the Every Student Succeeds Act, which recommends music and the arts as important elements of well-rounded education for all children, according to the district.

Studies and reports have indicated that learning to play music can boost academic and social skill development. The NAMM Foundation cites research that links music education with reading, math processing and cooperation in group settings.

“Music and all of the fine and performing arts have long been a hallmark of the Valley Stream CHSD,” said Dr. Adam Erdos, the district coordinator of the Fine and Performing Arts program. “This designation is national recognition of the enduring commitment that the community, the Board of Education, and all of the district leadership has to music education. It shines a much-deserved light on the outstanding work that our teachers do every day with the students in the Valley Stream CHSD.”