NB Named One of Best Communities for Music Education in U.S.
"Amid a dramatic backdrop of school budget cuts, the NAMM Foundation announced the results of its 11th annual "Best Communities for Music Education" survey, which acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment to and support of music education in schools." North Babylon has been named to the 2010 list.
The North Babylon community has long been supportive of music education in the schools and, in fact, the district has been name to the list several times since 2003. However, the accomplishment comes amidst both state and local budget cuts which make it difficult to maintain a strong music program even though studies have shown that "Music education plays a vital role in student success in school and in life."