Lift the music ban in Fairfax County Public Schools
Lift the music ban in Fairfax County Public Schools
The Issue
We are asking to unblock a few music platforms on students’ school-issued laptops. We understand that music is a distraction to some students, in which case, the privilege may be lost, but most students work better when listening to something. Music is a tool that students enjoy, but it also helps them focus. An example is a study by Stanford University which states listening to music helps students focus and shows improved memory formation. Please consider this study and unblock music platforms sometime in the near future.
The specific apps we are hoping for include:
Listenfree
Spotify
Apple Music
Pandora

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The Issue
We are asking to unblock a few music platforms on students’ school-issued laptops. We understand that music is a distraction to some students, in which case, the privilege may be lost, but most students work better when listening to something. Music is a tool that students enjoy, but it also helps them focus. An example is a study by Stanford University which states listening to music helps students focus and shows improved memory formation. Please consider this study and unblock music platforms sometime in the near future.
The specific apps we are hoping for include:
Listenfree
Spotify
Apple Music
Pandora

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Petition created on September 29, 2026