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Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process Part Three of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee Read parts…
Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection Striving for Representation Part Two of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee…
Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation in the Arts Part One of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee As educators and professionals in…
Diversity in Classical Music An Overview of the NBSO K–12 Music Keyword Equity Database By Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity Representation plays a crucial role…
Creating Positive Childhood Experiences with Music By NAfME Member Edward Varner This article was first published in the January 2024 issue of Journal of General Music Education. Abstract The purpose…
How do you make your classroom an inviting and welcoming space for all students? Five Music Educators Respond This article first appeared in the October 2023 issue of Teaching Music.…
Navigating Divisive Concepts Laws Resources for PK‒12 Music Educators By Karen Salvador and Ryan D. Shaw[1] Divisive Concepts Laws (DCLs)[2] are legislative and executive actions that restrict teaching, professional learning,…
A Place for Difficult Conversations The Foundations of Music Education Classroom By Drew X Coles This blog is sponsored by NAfME Corporate member Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts…
Dear Colleagues: Take Notice This Transgender Day of Visibility By NAfME Member Ær Queen Whenever someone asks what my job is, I get excited! I get to share that I…
The Student Voice Are We Listening and Adapting? By NAfME Member Dr. Lori Schwartz Reichl “If you want to serve, you must begin by listening, not assuming.” ― Jacqueline Novogratz,…