July 31, 2025

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…

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United Through Music: March is Music In Our Schools Month
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2025–2026 Music In Our Schools Month® Composition Call
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September 16, 2025
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