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Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education—FY 2026

Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education—FY 2026 Music and Arts Education Advocates, On May 2, President Trump released information about his administration’s FY 2026 budget proposal. Not all details were shared…

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Advocacy in Action: New Hampshire Advocates Work to Save Arts Education

Advocacy in Action New Hampshire Advocates Work to Save Arts Education By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity In 2022, the New Hampshire House of Representatives introduced…

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Finding the Funds: Get Yourself to the NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit

Finding the Funds Get Yourself to the 2025 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit  By Ben Reyes, NAfME Membership Manager  Picture this: Washington, DC. Standing on Capitol Hill. Dozens of music…

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Statement from NAfME on U.S. Department of Education Staffing Cuts

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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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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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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Amplifying Your Voice: Advocacy Strategies for Music Educators

As music educators, you understand the transformative power of music in the lives of students. But how do you advocate effectively to ensure music programs are valued, funded, and prioritized…

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Celebrating the Oklahoma Music Educators Association

Celebrating the Oklahoma Music Educators Association A Beacon of Advocacy and Resilience By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity We are thrilled to spotlight the Oklahoma…

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Together in Advocacy

Together in Advocacy Ohio MEA’s Efforts to Strengthen Music Education across the State By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity In 2023, Danielle Shaub, Ohio Music…

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Empowering Music Education: Oregon MEA’s Steps to Support Advocacy

Empowering Music Education Oregon MEA’s Steps to Support Advocacy By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity The Oregon Music Education Association (OMEA) is making significant strides…

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