Now Your Music Teacher Can Win A Grammy Award

Educator award will be presented for the first time next year, group says

Ever thought your grammar school music teacher deserved special recognition for how much you learned? Well, starting next year, the Record Academy will be giving Grammy Awards to educators. While you’re rooting for Nicki Minaj at a future Grammy ceremony, you can also pull for your high school band teacher. Of course, there is a very noble reason for the Grammys to offer this new award: “We’re dedicated to preserving the great music of the past, present and future,” said Recording Academy president Neil Portnow. “Music education is perhaps the most vital part of the Grammy Foundation’s mission.” Kindergarten through college teachers are eligible for the new annual award, which will be presented at a special ceremony that day before the big show. Students and colleagues will be able to nominate their teachers online. (AP)

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