federal education policy

NAfME Welcomes 32 New Members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable

For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 National Association for Music Education Welcomes New Members to the Music Education Policy Roundtable Public Policy Coalition Advocating for High-Quality…

Higher Education at a Turning Point: Policy Shifts Shaping the Future of Dance Education 

Higher Education at a Turning Point Policy Shifts Shaping the Future of Dance Education  Amanda Karhuse’s Policy Update from the National Dance Education Organization’s (NDEO) 2025 National Conference By Amber…

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…

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…

Nomination of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education

Nomination of Linda McMahon as U.S. Secretary of Education A Summary of Remarks from the Confirmation Hearing By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager On February 12, the…

NAfME Music Education Policy Roundtable Continues Expansion during Federal Education Appropriations Season

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 National Association for Music Education Music Education Policy Roundtable Continues Expansion during Federal Education Appropriations Season RESTON, VA (September 19, 2023)—This…