public policy

United States Presidential Election 2024

Recap of the 2024 U.S. Election: Next Steps

Recap of the 2024 U.S. Election Next Steps By Zachary Keita, NAfME Public Policy and Advocacy Communications Manager On November 5, the last ballots in the 2024 general elections were…

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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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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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Louisiana, Ohio, and Vermont Music Educators Associations Receive 2021 Excellence in Advocacy Awards

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina Hurlburt CatherinaH@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 Louisiana, Ohio, and Vermont Music Educators Associations Receive 2021 Excellence in Advocacy Awards RESTON, VA (August 30, 2021)—The National Association for…

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