Several Capital Region school districts named Best Communities for Music Education

Newton County Schools earns national recognition for Music Education Excellence

Newton County Schools (NCS) has once again been recognized among the nation’s leaders in music education, earning the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from the NAMM Foundation. This marks the second consecutive year the district has received this prestigious national honor.

Several Capital Region school districts named Best Communities for Music Education

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award.

Local school districts honored for support of music education

Two local school districts again have been recognized for their support of music education and commitment to making music accessible for students.

Buford City Schools named among nation’s Best Communities for Music Education

BUFORD, Ga. — Buford City Schools has been honored as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation as of April 2026, recognizing the district’s outstanding commitment to ensuring students have access to high-quality music instruction as part of a well-rounded education. The annual designation, awarded by the NAMM Foundation, recognizes school districts across the country for their dedication to providing equita…

Two East Baton Rouge parish schools earn national recognition for excellence in arts education

BATON ROUGE – The East Baton Rouge Parish School System announced that Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts and Forest Heights Academy of Excellence have been named as Exemplary Schools by the Arts Schools Network for the 2026–2031 designation cycle.The Arts Schools Network is described as the nation's largest professional membership organization dedicated to specialized arts schools. The designation is awarded through a rigorous ap…