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Dayton Public Schools superintendent awarded for support of music education

DAYTON — Dayton Superintendent Elizabeth Lolli has been awarded the Save The Music Foundation Award For Distinguished Support Of Music Education.

The award recognizes one superintendent or school district CEO nationwide who has shown outstanding commitment to restoring music education in their school district.

In a release, Lolli said she was honored that the district’s efforts were recognized.

“Giving students the opportunity to be actively involved in playing instruments, singing, and taking part in other aspects of music education is truly invaluable to their overall success,” Lolli said in a release.

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In 2019 Save the Music and Dayton Public Schools teamed up to jumpstart a music education program across the district.

“Superintendent Lolli has been a champion of music education for all students in Dayton,” Jaclyn Rudderow, senior director of school programs for Save The Music Foundation, said in a release.

In the three districts Lolli has worked at previously she has also increased funding and support for the band, choir, general music programs and staff professional development, according to a release.

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