August 12, 2025

Application Window Open for the Assistance for Arts Education Program

Application Window Open for the Assistance for Arts Education Program Deadline Is August 25 The U.S. Department of Education has issued a notice inviting applications for the Assistance for Arts…

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Call for Proposals Open: 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference
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August 19, 2025
Prioritizing Self-Care for Music Educators
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August 14, 2025
Recognizing and Addressing Bias in Repertoire Choices for Music Educators
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August 14, 2025
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August 7, 2025
Embracing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in the Audition Process
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Embedding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in Repertoire Selection
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July 25, 2025
Cultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation in the Arts
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Faculty-Alumni Projects That Empower Students
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What Should the Future of Music Education Look Like?
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Music Education: A Place in Space
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February 4, 2025
President Trump’s Executive Order Regarding the U.S. Department of Education
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Black Music Aesthetics in General Music

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