Arts Education Alliance

Expanding Access to Arts Education: A Call for Stronger Federal Investment

As Congress begins shaping the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, arts education advocates are making the case for stronger federal investment in our nation’s students. On April 16, 2026, the Arts…

Collaboration in Arts Education Advocacy

In music education advocacy, we have seen firsthand the positive impact of sharing big ideas, dividing the workload, and coming together to achieve meaningful wins. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, we have demonstrated the importance of leaning on and learning from one another.

Arts Education Alliance Statement on U.S. Department of Education Program Transfers

Arts Education Alliance Statement on U.S. Department of Education Program Transfers November 2025 The Arts Education Alliance is sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration’s recent decision to move several…

Arts Education Alliance Statement on OMB Release of Federal Education Funds

Arts Education Alliance Statement on OMB Release of Federal Education Funds The Arts Education Alliance is pleased to learn that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has finally released…

Advocacy Efforts of NAfME and Partners Pay Off with Pivotal Milestone for Arts Education

Advocacy Efforts Pay Off with Pivotal Milestone for Arts Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager After years of advocacy from the arts education community, multiple…

Arts Education Alliance Praises U.S. Department of Education Efforts to Expand Access to Arts-Rich Schools

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Arts Education Alliance Praises U.S. Department of Education Efforts to Expand Access to Arts-Rich Schools “Dear Colleague” Letter to State…