Educational Topics
How do you make your classroom an inviting and welcoming space for all students? Five Music Educators Respond This article first appeared in the October 2023 issue of Teaching Music.…
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Navigating Divisive Concepts Laws Resources for PK‒12 Music Educators By Karen Salvador and Ryan D. Shaw[1] Divisive Concepts Laws (DCLs)[2] are legislative and executive actions that restrict teaching, professional learning,…
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Flexible Fiddling Leads to Increased Engagement in Orchestra By NAfME Retired Member Jenny B. Peters Recently I decided to learn to fiddle. I wanted to play by ear and improvise.…
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“Buff, but Don’t Sculpt”—Some Thoughts on Writing and Editing From an Interview with Ella Wilcox by John C. Donaldson and Douglas C. Orzolek This article first appeared in the September…
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Recruiting and Retaining Hispanic and Latino/a/x Music Educators: A Literature Review By NAfME Member Ruben James Alcala This article first appeared in the OnlineFirst articles of Update: Applications of Research…
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A Teacher’s Legacy: The Influence of Gratitude By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”—Henry Brooks Adams Improved Health…
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Make AI Your Personal Music Teaching Assistant 4 Ideas You Can Use Now! By William I. Bauer, School of Music, University of Florida This article was first published on the…
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Transforming Universities into Music Entrepreneurship Hubs By Charlie Duprey and NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Introduction and Context In a world where the melodies of music continuously evolve, the…
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U.S. Department of Education’s Latest Guidance on Affirmative Action By Zachary Keita, NAfME Federal Public Policy and Advocacy Communications Manager On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling…
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Authentic and Accessible Music Experiences for Secondary General Music Students By Dr. Adam Beard Instructional Supervisor, Education Through Music This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Education Through Music.…
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