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Inspire Educators with Mentorship and Meaning

Inspire Educators with Mentorship and Meaning By NAfME Member Lori Schwartz Reichl “Successful learning requires two things: a solution that people want to engage with and content they find meaningful.”—Greg…

Singing Phones: A DIY Project for Elementary Music Teachers

Singing Phones A DIY Project for Elementary Music Teachers By NAfME Member Jennifer Hibbard Do-it-yourself projects are often a necessity in elementary music classrooms, where limited budgets must serve an…

Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process

Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process  Part Three of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee Read parts…

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…

Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection

Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection Striving for Representation  Part Two of a Four-Part Series  By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee…

The DJ as Educator

The DJ as Educator Beyond Beats By NAfME Members Dr. José Valentino Ruiz and Andrew Wang In recent years, DJing has evolved from a niche skillset associated primarily with entertainment…

Back to School with NAfME

Top Resources to Kickstart Your Back-to-School Season Explore our highlighted back-to-school resources below to support your year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first year as…

A National, Coordinated Call to Action to Support Federal Investments in the Arts and Humanities

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…

Arts Education Alliance Statement on OMB Release of Federal Education Funds

Arts Education Alliance Statement on OMB Release of Federal Education Funds The Arts Education Alliance is pleased to learn that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has finally released…

Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation in the Arts

Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation in the Arts Part One of a Four-Part Series  By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee As educators and professionals in…