Secretary of Education Issues Letter Supporting The Arts as a Core Subject

In our continuing effort to keep you aware of the latest in music advocacy news, we are excited to make you aware of a letter sent by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to local superintendents and community leaders reminding them of the importance of education funds being used to support arts education.

The entire text of the letter can be read as a PDF file here.

Secretary Duncan will answer questions about his arts education letter in a conference call on Tuesday. Progressive Music's Mark Despotakis will take part in the call. If you are interested in participating in the call or would like more information please e-mail Mark.

Progressive Music is committed to help achieve the goal of keeping music and arts as a part of a complete curriculum for every student in the United States. We are committed to the success of your arts education program. Through our participation in the SupportMusic Coalition and other arts advocacy organizations, we strive to advocate as well as bring you the latest in advocacy news and tools.