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"We have to ask ourselves a very important question: "What is the ultimate goal of our education system?" Of course doing well on standardized tests, and mastering math and reading skills are all essential objectives, but the true purpose of education is to help students develop life skills that transcend the classroom. It's to teach our younger generation how to be better people, socially and intellectually -- how to achieve a college diploma, succeed in a good job, and function in our society. The big-picture goal is that students will leave school and possess enough formal and informal skills to adapt and succeed in the real world."

Drumming to Success: Why Teaching Music Matters

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When music is taught in school, it offers a crucial link to the outside world -- to one of the most prominent facets of our culture. It acts as a bridge from the classroom to the community.