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Macro pressures in education We’re at a convergence of some truly complex, and high-stakes, times. Across the education sector, institutions nationwide are facing unprecedented pressures - notably since 2020 and Covid-19: learning gaps; mental health and behavioral challenges; attendance and engagement issues; increasing student support demands; digital inequity; political and social tensions; declining enrollment; recruitment and retention difficulties (in part, due to chang

When most people think of high school marching band, they picture Friday night lights, halftime shows, and spirited parades. But the impact of marching band runs far deeper than performance; offering measurable benefits to students’ academic growth, social-emotional skills, leadership development, and community engagement.