Music Advocacy Facts

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Of 956 principals surveyed from Illinois, Maryland, New Mexico, and New York, 25% reported a decrease in instructional time for the arts and only 8% reported an increase in instructional time for the arts.

From: (2004). von Zastrow, Claus and Janc, Helen. "Academic Atrophy: The Condition of the Liberal Arts in America's Public Schools." Council for Basic Education.

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