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Federal Budget Update: What Proposed FY 2026 Education Cuts Mean for the Arts

Federal Budget Update What Proposed FY 2026 Education Cuts Mean for the Arts By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy As the federal government winds down Fiscal…

NAfME Calls on the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to Release Education Funds

NAfME Calls on the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to Release Education Funds How Advocates Can Make a Difference Updated July 22, 2025 In July, NAfME joined a coalition…

Keys to Elevating the Small School Music Program

Keys to Elevating the Small School Music Program Key Strategies to Create Success By Richard Tengowski, NAfME North Central Division Immediate Past President and NAfME Small Schools Initiative Task Force…