Advocacy Webinar – Back to Congress (School)!
Join us on August 29 at 7:00 PM (EDT) for our Quarterly Advocacy Webinar! Congress has been out of session for most of August, but will return in September. Learn about where we are…
Category: The Advocacy Bulletin
Updated around the clock by our advocacy and public policy staff, here you will find commentary and news on:
- Legislative Developments in Congress
- The Federal Budget and Appropriations Process
- Regulatory and Implementation Policy Affecting Music Education
- Music Advocacy from the State/Local Level
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A Look at the House’s Labor-HHS-Education Bill for FY 2018
Last week, the House Appropriations Committee approved their Labor-HHS-Education spending bill for FY 2018, which now advances to the House of Representatives floor for further discussion at a to be…
North Carolina Music Educators Association Named NAfME’s 2017 Excellence in Advocacy Award Winner
For Immediate Release Contact: Catherina Hurlburt at NAfME catherinah@nafme.org or (703) 860-4000 North Carolina Music Educators Association Named NAfME’s 2017 Excellence in Advocacy Award Winner RESTON, VA (July 19,…
NAfME Hill Day 2017 Recap
Advocating for Music Education for All NAfME Hill Day 2017 Recap The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) held yet another successful Hill Day because of the perseverance and commitment…
The Every Student Succeeds Act: Opportunities for Music Educator Action
As we approach the first year of full implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), what should music educators monitor regarding their school, district and state ESSA work, and…
Music Technology in a 21st Century Economy
Over the last several years, NAfME has been listening to its members on the need to adapt curricula to today’s evolving job market. We know that music education leads many…
Advocacy Webinar! – ESSA’s First Year in Action, What to Know & What Has Changed?
Join us on May 24 at 7:00 PM (EDT) for our Quarterly Advocacy Webinar! The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is just over a year old. Join your NAfME policy…
How Does Music Education Fare in the First Round of State ESSA Plans?
On Monday, April 3, states began to submit their plans for how they will use their ESSA funding within their state boundaries. While the Every Student Succeeds (ESSA) Act…
Congress Releases Omnibus Spending Agreement for FY17
5/4/2017 Update: The Senate has passed the Omnibus spending agreement. Also receiving overwhelming support, the final vote count was 79-18. The spending proposal now heads to President Trump’s desk, where…
Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Extension for FY17
On April 28, both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate voted and passed a short-term funding extension, which keeps the federal government operating for another week and delays…