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MacKenzie Scott donation

MACKENZIE SCOTT DONATES TO SAVE THE MUSIC

By Lia Peralta

The unrestricted gift will enable the Foundation to further its efforts in access to music education for young people across the U.S. New York, New York – June 15, 2021 – Save The Music Foundation today announced author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott...

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Why are Schools Cutting Music Programs?

By Henry Donahue

When Save The Music started in 1997, music education funding cuts in public schools were on the rise. School boards and superintendents often cited economic strain as a justification for schools cutting music programs from the regular schedule and relegating music and...

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United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

By Lia Peralta

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (the “SDGs”) are the world’s shared plan to end extreme poverty, reduce inequality, and protect the planet by 2030. Adopted by 193 countries in 2015, the SDGs emerged from the most inclusive and comprehensive negotiations in UN...

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Music Makes You Smarter

Music and Learning: Does Music Make You Smarter?

By Gabriella Musacchia

Music fills our lives: from the music you share online to the songs playing in shops and restaurants, we are rarely far from music. More than just listening, playing music gives the brain a multi-sensory “workout” that strengthens several types of sensing and...

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