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Finding the Funds Get Yourself to the 2026 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit By Ben Reyes, Senior Manager, Member Programs Picture this: Washington, DC. Standing on Capitol Hill. Dozens of…
Since 2021, NAfME Corporate member Yamaha has honored 40 outstanding music educators under 40. “These remarkable teachers,” Yamaha notes, “share the joy and power of music-making with their students who…
On February 19, 2026, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the 2026 NFHS Performing Arts Educator Award recipients, including 34 Outstanding Music Educator Awards. Of the music educators honored, 26…
Earlier this year NAfME member Amy Moyer was recognized as the 2026 NAfME/Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) Music Educator of the Year. This award recognizes excellence in teaching, performing, and the…
“United Through Music: Shaping Policy to Impact Futures” By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy Music education has long played a vital role in public schools across…
Appeal Regarding Anti-DEI in Educational Institutions Dropped by Trump Administration By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager of State Advocacy and Equity On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education…
Eight Tips to Consider By NAfME Member Rachael Fleischaker With every child I meet in my music classroom, I must re-evaluate my understanding of how to teach music. Attending professional…
Trust, Wait Time, and Relationships That Matter By NAfME Member Dawn Firak When people imagine an elementary music classroom, they often picture movement, laughter, instruments, and voices filling a shared…
What strategies do you use to manage scheduling conflicts with your music program during the day or before/after school? This article first appeared in the January 2026 issue of Teaching…
Teachers Share Favorite Activities and Artists This article first appeared in the January 2026 issue of Teaching Music. To help music educators plan for Jazz Appreciation Month in April, Teaching…