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Music Education Policy Roundtable FY 2027 Legislative Agenda

The Music Education Policy Roundtable is unified by our commitment to advancing federal legislation that supports and expands access to robust music education programs in schools nationwide. Explore our shared…

119th Congress Legislative Overview

A comprehensive list of legislation NAfME supports in the 119th Congress.

FY 2027 Programmatic Fact Sheet

An overview of programs and grants NAfME urges Congress to invest in for fiscal year 2027, including suggested funding levels.

119th Congress Arts Education Legislation

A brief summary of arts education-focused bills introduced in the 119th Congress.

Orchestrating Opportunity: Expanding Music Education Pathways Through CTE

Career and Technical Education (CTE) is growing nationwide, and it’s important to understand what that means for music programs. This April 29, 2026, webinar offered a practical, policy-focused overview of…

Finding Light in Difficult Times: Responding, Creating, & Protecting Intellectual Property, Orchestra, Proficient Level

NAfME Teaching with Primary Sources Curriculum Units for the 2014 Music Standards This Unit aligns with the Proficient Level standards and assumes students have completed an equivalent of 3 to…

Using Responding, Performing, Creating, and Connecting to Inspire Personal Creating and Preserving Band, Proficient Level

NAfME Teaching with Primary Sources Curriculum Units for the 2014 Music Standards This Unit aligns to the Proficient Level standards and assumes students have completed an equivalent of 3–5 years…

Jazz Appreciation Month 2026 with Bethany Robinson and Jeremy Lumpkin

NAfME Council for Jazz Education Chair Bethany Robinson and Chair-Elect Jeremy Lumpkin share how NAfME can support you as you bring jazz into the classroom and ways to share resources…

Executive Summary: A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education

Released by the Arts Education Alliance in March 2026, A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education is a shared advocacy agenda centered on ensuring every student has access to…

A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education

Released by the Arts Education Alliance in March 2026, A Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education is a shared advocacy agenda centered on ensuring every student has access to…