April 02, 2026

Collaboration in Arts Education Advocacy

In music education advocacy, we have seen firsthand the positive impact of sharing big ideas, dividing the workload, and coming together to achieve meaningful wins. Through the good, the bad, and the ugly, we have demonstrated the importance of leaning on and learning from one another.

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2026 Biennial NAfME Conference Keynote Speaker: Pedro Antonio Noguera, PhD
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September 26, 2023
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June 6, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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