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VH1 Save The Music News!08/01 In this issue of VH1 Save The Music News! VH1 Presents "VH1 Save The Music Report Card" On August 14, 2001 At 7:30pm. Tune In To This Program For Important Advocacy Footage Which Includes A Interview With The Secretary Of Education And Up To Date Information About VH1 Save The Music Texas All-State Musicians Score 196 Points Above National Average On The 2000 SAT VH1 Presents "VH1 Save The Music Report Card" On August 14, 2001 At 7:30pm. Tune In To This Program For Important Advocacy Footage Which Includes A Interview With The Secretary Of Education And Up To Date Information About VH1 Save The Music Tune In To An Original VH1 Special "VH1 Save The Music: Report Card" Including Interview With Secretary Of Education, Rodney Paige, August 14 At 7:30pm As He Takes A Stand For Music Education! In an interview airing Tuesday, August 14 on VH1, the Secretary of Education Rod Paidge discusses the importance of music and arts education during "VH1 Save The Music: Report Card," a special program examining music education in the United States. Secretary Paige voices his concern over the prospect of cuts to music programs in public schools. "I think music and the arts should be considered core subjects in our nation’s schools," states Secretary Paige. "There is absolutely no conflict between the expansion of our fine arts programs, our music programs and focus on other academic programs." The Secretary’s statement comes at a time when heavy emphasis on improving math and reading scores in schools across the United States. The focus is now on proposed mandatory testing for students which has raised concern that some public school systems may drop music programs from their curriculum. VH1 Save The Music officials and other national music organizations became concerned that a recent wave of music education program cuts were based on local interpretation of anticipated Bush Administration educational policies. When VH1 News asked the United States Department of Education to discuss the issue of music and arts education, Secretary Paige welcomed the opportunity to set the record straight. "We welcome the Bush Administration’s support for music and arts education and the important role Secretary Paige sees for these programs," said John Sykes, President, VH1 and CMT. "Our experience with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation and scientific research has established that music education is a cornerstone for any effort to improve our schools and overall academic performance." "VH1 Save The Music: Report Card" will feature the complete interview with Secretary Paige, as well as a look at how students and school systems have benefited from support provided by VH1 Save The Music and its partners since the program’s inception in 1997. The full report will air on Tuesday, August 14 at 7:30-8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) and will re-air on Wednesday, August 15 at 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 16 at 1:00 am and Saturday, August 18 at 8:30 am Source: VH1 Save The Music Texas All-State Musicians Score 196 Points Above National Average On The 2000 SAT A recent analysis of the SAT Scores of students who participated in the 2000 Texas All State Musical Ensembles revealed that All State Musicians scored 196 points higher than the national average. (2000 National average, 1019; 2000 Texas All State average, 1215) Source: www.tmea.org/025_Advocacy/allstate.html The VH1 Save The Music initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of education in America's public schools by restoring and supporting music programs in cities across the country, and by raising public awareness about the importance of music participation for our Nation's youth. Visit our Website at http://vh1.com/insidevh1/savethemus |
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