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  • Mary E Fogarty Elementary School
  • Providence, RI
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Students can not participate in band without instruments and books. These kids are low income and need all the help we can give to let them get ahead. They can practice reading music with the boom whackers then go on to be successful in the band. The reeds and books are essential parts to learning to play an instrument. Studies show the benefits both educationally and socially to being involved in music. These kids need the help to get them started in music and they can be successful in school. These are skills that they can carry with them up through college and beyond.

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Students can not participate in band without instruments and books. These kids are low income and need all the help we can give to let them get ahead. They can practice reading music with the boom whackers then go on to be successful in the band. The reeds and books are essential parts to learning to play an instrument. Studies show the benefits both educationally and socially to being involved in music. These kids need the help to get them started in music and they can be successful in school. These are skills that they can carry with them up through college and beyond.

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