Community urges Gresham-Barlow to restore elementary music as proposed cuts loom
Parents, teachers and students told the Gresham-Barlow School District board that proposed eliminations of elementary music and reductions to music staff would harm student engagement and achievement; several speakers offered fundraising and levy ideas to preserve programs.
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Speakers at the June 4 budget hearing urged the Gresham-Barlow School District to reverse a proposed elimination of elementary music and to retain music teachers. "Primary students don't need this technology at school, they need more art and music," said Amie Reiterman, an educational assistant in the district, describing frustration with proposals to cut elementary music and keep teachers only half time.
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