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Music Education Advocacy Pays Off Federal Funding Preserved for FY 2026 By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy After months of intense advocacy and lingering uncertainty, the much-anticipated…
As the Shutdown Ends, the Push for Arts Education Funding Continues By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy After 43 days of uncertainty, the longest government shutdown…
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…
Application Window Open for the Assistance for Arts Education Program Deadline Is August 25 The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice inviting applications for the Assistance for Arts…
U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee Members Propose Cuts to Title I, U.S. Department of Education
How Music Education Advocates Can Make a Difference Now Updated September 2, 2025 The U.S. House Labor-HHS-Education bill includes deep cuts to education title programs which would negatively impact music…
A National, Coordinated Call to Action to Support Federal Investments in the Arts and Humanities NAfME is a member of the Cultural Advocacy Group (CAG), which is an informal coalition…
Register today! Tuesday, August 12 at at 7:00 PM ET Music Industry and Music Education Working Together to Meet New Challenges NAfME and the National Association of Music Merchants…
Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education—FY 2026 Updated June 2, 2025. Music and Arts Education Advocates, On May 30, President Trump released full details about his administration’s FY 2026 budget…
Advocacy Efforts Pay Off with Pivotal Milestone for Arts Education By Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager After years of advocacy from the arts education community, multiple…
For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt catherinah@nafme.org or (571) 323-3395 Arts Education Alliance Praises U.S. Department of Education Efforts to Expand Access to Arts-Rich Schools “Dear Colleague” Letter to State…