“Every student regardless of background must receive a complete and well balanced program. Maintaining the arts in the schools is critical to continue to help our students with their educational and social and emotional learning, especially for those students in need of support in these difficult times.”
National Association for Music Education, 2020Education that supports the Arts supports the students. Social Emotional Learning is embedded within music programs.
Selarts.org illuminates the natural intersections of Music + SEL, and clarifies essential questions and understandings.
It is not solely a cumulative performance, such as the end of the year concert that provides evidence of the power of membership in a performing group. The genuine and enduring relationships developed through continuity within a strong program connect us all.
As a member of the public or as concerned member of the musical community you can use the one stop email: [email protected], which automatically copies to the Superintendent of Schools (Mrs) Dr. Toni Jones and all the members of the Board of Education.
Cathy McGovern Dillon
Old Greenwich Resident, Musician, Music Educator, GPS Alumni, and Parent Alumni