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Parents, teachers urge Evergreen board not to cut fifth‑grade band, warn of wider harm
Summary
Dozens of parents, teachers and students at the March 10 Evergreen School District board meeting urged the board to preserve fifth‑grade band and orchestra and to avoid cutting transition‑coach positions, saying those programs support student belonging, mental health and long‑term pathways into music careers.
Dozens of parents, teachers and a student appealed to the Evergreen School District board on March 10 to reverse proposed cuts that would eliminate fifth‑grade band and orchestra and reduce student‑facing staff.
“Fifth‑grade band and orchestra are not just extras. They are entry points,” said Bruce Dunn, a district band teacher, who described how early music instruction helped his and many students’ long‑term careers. Parent and volunteer Catherine Frederick told the board she was “greatly…
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