President Biden Unveils First Budget Request
On Friday the Biden administration released its Budget Request for the federal government for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), which runs October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. This non-binding document…
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Advocacy Events scheduled for April 2021
National Association for Music Education (NAfME) continues to advocate on your behalf to ensure music education is prioritized by decision-makers. Join NAfME the next three Tuesdays to review Virtual Hill…
NAfME Response to New CDC Guidelines for K-12 Schools
On March 19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for their “Operational Strategy for K-12 Schools.” While the lead headline from the updated guidelines was…
State Success Stories: Music Education Guidance Revisions
This month, we spotlight a trend of state advocacy successes addressing school lockdowns and proper return-to-school policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the scientific inquiry of the Performing Arts…
COVID Relief Funding in the Music Classroom
Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding is currently on its way to school districts across the United States. This funding, passed by Congress in December as part of…
Congress Passes Short-Term Funding
Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Members Hope for Broader Deal Soon Congress last week sent to the President’s desk a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 18. With…
Election 2020 Recap
With election season wrapping up, NAfME members across the country are considering what the results mean for education. Democrats won the Presidency and the U.S. House of Representatives while control…
Take Action This Week for Education Funding
There is movement on Capitol Hill. This week (July 27–31), the U.S. House of Representatives will hold a vote on its annual spending legislation that includes modest increases for education…
Higher Ed Legislation Moves through Congress
Higher Education Act Reauthorization Since its inception in 1965, the Higher Education Act (HEA) has authorized federal funding for post-secondary education primarily through financial assistance for students. Federal dollars are…
November 2019 Call to Action
Please join NAfME and the Title IV-A Coalition on November 6, 2019, for a National Day of Action to advocate for full funding of the Student Support and Academic Enrichment…
