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District proposes moving beginning orchestra from third to fourth grade to improve retention
District 28 Board of Education (Northbrook SD 28) · February 25, 2026
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Summary
District staff proposed shifting beginning orchestra from third to fourth grade to align with band, aiming to boost retention and lesson quality; board discussion focused on staffing uses, transportation and comparisons with nearby districts; no vote was taken.
District staff told the board they plan to move the start of beginning orchestra from third grade to fourth grade to align with band and improve student retention.
The proposed change came after orchestra teachers and administrators presented participation and retention data. Staff said…
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