Wishing you a Merry and Musical Holiday Season from ETM-LA!

If you had the power this season to make one sweeping change in a child's education, what would
it be?

As we visit ETM-LA students preparing for their holiday concerts, they're generating so much joy that the learning they're doing looks easy! But learning they are: Our music programs have a proven track record and are having a real impact on our partner schools - in 4 years of test data, scores have increased an average of 19.3% in reading and 9.6% in math.

How do we do it? Read on and find out -- we caught up with ETM-LA music teacher, Emily Kubitskey and 5th grade music student, Stephen in between classes and rehearsals.  These spotlights contain some Wham!, a marching band, and a whole lot of holiday cheer. And please consider joining us as we spread joy, laughter, and learning in 2012, by visiting our partner schools or making a gift that will keep on giving!