Advocacy
National Association for Music Education is proud to endorse the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744). Introduced by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01),…
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March 2023 Marks the 38th Music In Our Schools Month® This Year’s MIOSM® Theme Is “Music Is All of Us” RESTON, VA (March 2, 2023)—National Association for Music Education (NAfME)…
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The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is proud to support the IGNITE HBCU, TCU, and MSI Act H.R.8803, introduced by Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12). If passed, the legislation would…
Read MoreFor Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building RESTON, VA (October 24, 2022)—This fall,…
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NAfME Endorses Federal Legislation to Support Teacher Recruitment & Retention By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager Updated April 17, 2023 Introduction The teacher retention issue is…
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National Hispanic American Heritage Month and Music Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager Each year, the United States honors the contributions Latines have made to…
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Closing Opportunity Gaps to Student Access to Well-Prepared Teachers Our nation is currently facing a teacher shortage. Across the country educators are leaving the profession at an alarming rate. Experienced…
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A Fantastic Force The Importance of Connections and Teamwork in Advocacy By Andi Hasley, Immediate Past President of West Virginia Music Educators Association Sponsored by the CMA Foundation A little…
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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 571-323-3395 Florida Music Education Association Receives 2019 Excellence in Advocacy Award RESTON, VA (July 24, 2019)—The National Association for Music Education (NAfME)…
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For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 571-323-3395 Senator Jon Tester of Montana Named the NAfME 2019 Music Education Champion Award Recipient RESTON, VA (July 10, 2019)—National Association for…
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