April 17, 2026

Expanding Access to Arts Education: A Call for Stronger Federal Investment

As Congress begins shaping the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, arts education advocates are making the case for stronger federal investment in our nation’s students. On April 16, 2026, the Arts…

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Virginia Delegate Vivian Watts Honored with the NAfME 2026 Music Education Champion Award
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June 24, 2026
Virginia Music Educators Association Recognized with 2026 NAfME Excellence in Advocacy Award
NAfME President Cecil Adderley with Virginia Delegate Vivian Watts holding the Music Education Champion Award
June 24, 2026
Virginia Delegate Vivian Watts Honored with the NAfME 2026 Music Education Champion Award
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The Summer “Pause”
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2025–2026 Tri-M® Music Honor Society National and State Chapters of the Year Announced
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Why Your School Should Start a Tri-M® Music Honor Society Chapter
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