The Importance of Music Educators Networking with Other Teachers
From Classroom to Corridor: Why Leaving Your Classroom More Often Is Good for You By NAfME Member Casey Clementson Take a minute and think about the personalities of the teachers…
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From Classroom to Corridor: Why Leaving Your Classroom More Often Is Good for You By NAfME Member Casey Clementson Take a minute and think about the personalities of the teachers…
Teacher Burnout Is Real — Signs and How to Avoid It Teaching music can be one of the most rewarding jobs. It can also be emotionally, physically, and mentally…
5 Things You Must Do Before the End of the Year By NAfME Member Glen McCarthy Get ready for summer because you’re just about there! The school year is coming…
The Freedom of Structure By: Patience Moore This article originally appeared in the April 2015 edition of Teaching Music Magazine Are you an NAfME member? Subscribe or login to view…
By: Mary Correia As a newly retired teacher of thirty-five years, and having had more than a hundred student teachers during my career, I am passionate about ensuring effective…
We asked NAfME Members: “What does being a music teacher mean to YOU?” and “Who inspired YOU to become a music teacher?” Here are some of the responses…
“I don’t believe in ‘I can’t,’” says Mrs. Christopherson. Recently, NAfME member Gina Christopherson was featured in an article by Kare 11 News about her student, Ethan Och,…
A Teacher’s Perspective: The Power of Music By NAfME Member Joseph Rutkowski The older I get, the more I am convinced that music is the most important subject kids should…
A Story from NAfME Member Karen Seward I just wanted to share this little story about my beautiful city, Baltimore, and the power of music education. Every day when…
The Careful Use of Social Media can Engage Students and Parents By: Robin Giebelhausen This article originally appeared in the April 2015 edition of Teaching Music magazine Are you an NAfME…