Just told: music's down to six months. Sound familiar?

Numeracy block, literacy block and squeeze music in if there's time… For some schools, that's become the rhythm of the weekly timetable. But when was the last time you actually asked whether that rhythm is working, especially for the kids who are quietly checking out?In this episode, I'm breaking down three pieces of research that point to something most schools have backwards, that music actually sits closer to the top of a child's school experience than numeracy or literacy do.So, if you've ever felt like music gets treated as "the extra" in your school, or is the first thing trimmed when the timetable gets tight, this episode is a must-listen for you!PLUS, I'll tell you exactly what happened when two schools called in the same week, both cutting their weekly music time in half. Then, days later, a report on the real value of music education landed in my inbox, and I still haven't been able to unsee the timing.Click play now, because by the end you'll have the exact case you need next time someone tries to trim your music time.And if you enjoy this podcast today, please give us a five-star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends and colleagues to join us.Here are some of the links discussed in today's episode:The Texas dropout study is here: https://edpolicyinca.org/newsroom/arts-education-and-dropping-out-high-school The UBC instrumental music study is here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201906/music-participation-is-linked-to-teens-academic-achievementThis is what sparked this spark: https://creative.gov.au/news-events/news/music-education-emerges-major-economic-driver-australias-1076-billion-musicGet the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.com Get my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/ Tweet Me! @funmusiccoJoin me on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/funmusiccoEnjoy & Let me know your thoughts!