advocacy

NAfME webinar

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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Ohio Music Education Association leadership at the U.S. Capitol on Hill Day 2024

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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Laura Arthur with Sara Womack at the Advocacy Leadership Institute convening June 2024

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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WVMEA Hill Day 2024

Reigniting Advocacy in West Virginia

Reigniting Advocacy in West Virginia A Look at Emerging Leadership and Collective Action By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity In the heart of West Virginia,…

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NAfME webinar

Reimagining Arts Standards through Centering Students

Creating a Community for All Learners: Reimagining Arts Standards through Centering Students As a member of the National Coalition for Arts Standards (NCAS), NAfME is participating in “Reimagining Standards-Based Arts…

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closed red curtain on stage

Setting the Stage

Setting the Stage Creating and Maintaining a Culture of Cooperation among the Entire School Staff By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl and Matthew Ebert “Cooperation is the thorough conviction that…

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United States Capitol Building on a sunny summer day

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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2024 Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit group photo outside

The 2024 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit

The 2024 NAfME Collegiate Leadership Advocacy Summit The Now and Future of Music Education By Ben Reyes, NAfME Membership & Collegiate Program Manager Photos © Ashlee Wilcox Photography, LLC June…

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Is Anybody Listening?: A Candid Conversation about Music Advocacy

What’s it really like to go out and advocate for your music program? As a follow up to our colloquium this past May, the Council of Music Program Leaders invites…

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