Federal Advocacy & Public Policy
President Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Eliminating the Department of Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager White House Actions On March 20, President Trump signed a long-awaited…
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Dear NAfME member, Like you, we too are deeply concerned about yesterday’s announcement regarding the significant staffing reduction at the U.S. Department of Education. We are watching these developments closely, and…
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Nomination of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education A Summary of Remarks from the Confirmation Hearing By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager On February 12, the…
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President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager In the early days of his administration, President Donald J. Trump…
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Recap of the 2024 U.S. Election Next Steps By Zachary Keita, NAfME Public Policy and Advocacy Communications Manager On November 5, the last ballots in the 2024 general elections were…
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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…
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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…
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Empowering Teachers to Advocate for Federal and State Arts Education Policy By Amanda Karhuse, NAfME Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy Following the May announcement of a new…
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A Look Back at Hill Day 2024 By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager On June 12, music education advocates met in the heart of Washington, DC, for…
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NAfME Federal Appropriations Update for Fiscal Year 2025 By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager Updated October 15, 2024 The release of the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year 2025…
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