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Upper Darby committee reviews $10,000 annual plan for new art and music digital resources

5842868 · September 24, 2025
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Summary

The Education and Pupil Services Committee heard a proposal to adopt four online art and music resources — Lehi curriculum (Art of Education University), Essential Elements Music Classroom, Sibelius notation software and SmartMusic — with professional development and an estimated $10,000 annual cost prorated across subscriptions.

Upper Darby School District’s Education and Pupil Services Committee reviewed a proposal to adopt four online resources for art and music instruction that, if approved later by the full board, would begin implementation in the 2025–26 school year. Dr. Kelly introduced the item and turned the presentation over to Cinto, the district supervisor for art, music and theater, who described the recommended materials and related professional development plans. The recommended resources are the Lehi curriculum from the Art of Education University; Essential Elements Music Classroom; Sibelius music notation software; and SmartMusic (MakeMusic). "We continually look to improve classroom instruction and specifically work to infuse technology into the curriculum," Cinto…

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