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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…

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Empowering Teachers to Advocate for Federal and State Arts Education Policy

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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Back to School with NAfME

Top Resources to Kickstart Your Back-to-School Season Explore our highlighted back-to-school resources below to support your year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first year as…

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2023–2024 Tri-M® National and State Chapters of the Year Announced

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or 571-323-3395 2023–2024 Tri-M® Music Honor Society National and State Chapters of the Year Announced HERNDON, VA (July 22, 2024) – The…

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Hill Day 2024 meeting with congressional staff and music education leaders and educators

A Look Back at NAfME Hill Day 2024

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

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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Deborah A. Confredo addresses NAfME National Leadership Assembly in June 2024

Deborah A. Confredo Begins Term as NAfME National President, 2024–2026

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Deborah A. Confredo Begins Term as National Association for Music Education National President, 2024–2026 HERNDON, VA (July 9, 2024)—On June…

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Lance Nielsen with Deb Confredo at 2024 National Leadership Assembly being presented the Lowell Mason Fellow honor

Dr. Lance Nielsen Honored as 2024 Lowell Mason Fellow

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 Dr. Lance Nielsen Honored as 2024 Lowell Mason Fellow HERNDON, VA (July 1, 2024)—In June, the National Association…

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2024 Excellence in Advocacy Award RI presentation

Rhode Island Music Education Association Recognized with 2024 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 Rhode Island Music Education Association Recognized with 2024 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award HERNDON, VA (June 17, 2024)—The National Association for…

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2024 Shannon Kelly Kane scholarship presentation to Elizabeth Jones by NAfME President Deb Confredo

NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Tori Condra and Elizabeth Jones of the University of Indianapolis, Indiana

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 NAfME Awards Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarships to Tori Condra and Elizabeth Jones of the University of Indianapolis, Indiana…

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