Here you will find the latest statements and press releases issued by NAfME on education topics in public policy.
Below are links to resources that may helpful to press.
NAfME & Roundtable Endorse Rep. Velazquez’s Javits Act of 2017 The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Music Education Policy Roundtable is pleased to announce our endorsement of…
NAfME Reacts to Senate Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2018 Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed their Labor-HHS-Education spending bill, which proposes funding the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE)…
On Affirming All Students The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is dedicated to the making and understanding of music by all. As such, we strongly advocate for the inclusion…
NAfME Reacts to House Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2018 – Funds Title IV, Part A at $500 Million Earlier this week, the House Appropriations Committee released their Labor-HHS-Ed appropriations…
NAfME & Roundtable Endorse American Arts Revival Act The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is pleased to announce our endorsement of Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez’s (D-NY-7) American Arts Revival Act…
NAfME Reacts to Trump’s First Budget Proposal The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is profoundly disappointed in the Trump Administration’s budget proposal for FY 2018, as it calls to eliminate…
NAfME Expresses Deep Concern and Disappointment with FY17 Funding Level for ESSA’s Title IV Block Grant The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is deeply disappointed in Congress’ decision to…
NAfME & 50 Federated Associations Send Letter to Congress “Provide Maximum Funding for Title IV, Part A of ESSA” The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and 50 of its…
NAfME Applauds Congressional Action to Overturn Teacher Preparation Rules The National Association for Music Education (NAfME), in partnership with the Association’s two higher education societies, the Society for Research in…
NAfME Stands Behind NEA, NEH Impact on Music and the Arts, including support for quality instruction in music and the arts that meets high standards. The National Association for Music…