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Nomination of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education

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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March 2025 Marks the 40th Anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month®

March 2025 Marks the 40th Anniversary of Music In Our Schools Month® This Year’s MIOSM® Theme Is “United Through Music” HERNDON, VA (February 27, 2025)—National Association for Music Education (NAfME)…

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National Coalition for Arts Standards Announces Review of National Arts Standards

National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS) Announces Review of National Arts Standards Eleven years after the release of the National Arts Standards in 2014, the National Coalition for Arts Standards…

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2025-2027 Presidents-Elect

NAfME Members Elect 2025–2027 Presidents-Elect for the Eastern, Northwest, and Southwestern Divisions

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Members Elect 2025–2027 Presidents-Elect for the Eastern, Northwest, and Southwestern Divisions HERNDON, VA (February 18,…

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Twenty-One of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 Are NAfME Members

Twenty-One of the Yamaha “40 Under 40” Class of 2025 Are NAfME Members Since 2021, NAfME Corporate member Yamaha has honored 40 outstanding music educators under 40 “to celebrate and…

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Call for Candidates: 2028–2030 NAfME National President

Call for Candidates 2028–2030 NAfME National President NAfME is seeking candidates for NAfME National President for the years 2028–2030. To qualify, a candidate must: Embody a demonstrated commitment to music education…

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NFHS “Outstanding Music Educators” of 2025 Include 18 NAfME Members

NFHS “Outstanding Music Educators” of 2025 Include 18 NAfME Members On January 31, 2025, National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) announced the 2025 NFHS Performing Arts Educator Award recipients, including 25…

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President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education

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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NAfME Member Adrian L. Maclin Named 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Member Adrian L. Maclin Named 2025 GRAMMY Music Educator AwardTM Honoree HERNDON, VA (February 3,…

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Tri-M® Music Honor Society and NFHS Present 10 Schools Grants to Start Tri-M® Chapters

Tri-M® Music Honor Society and National Federation of State High School Associations Present 10 Schools Grants to Start Tri-M® Chapters HERNDON, VA (January 15, 2025)—The Tri-M® Music Honor Society (a…

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