Resources
Music educators witness the needs of our students firsthand; yet often, we don’t feel fully equipped to advocate for our students effectively. Join music educator turned advocate, Jazzmone, and other…
An overview of copyright issues and music education presented by the NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Staff. The materials and information provided by this session are for informational purposes and…
A Resource from National Association for Music Education and National Federation of High Schools The primary permissions provider for a musical work is the copyright holder(s). In most circumstances, the…
Introduction Current U.S. Copyright Law represents an attempt by Congress to balance the rights of creators and copyright proprietors with the rights of copyright users. That is, Congress wanted both…
Founded in 1960, the Society for Research in Music Education (SRME) is formally authorized to function in Bylaw VII of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). The Society is…
For at least the past century, music educators have advocated for the right of all students to receive music learning at school. Recent discourse has transformed this mission into a…
Elementary and Secondary Education Relief Funding (ESSER) On March 12, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Act into law. This legislation includes a substantial round of Elementary and Secondary…
This resource is intended to aid music educators and music education supporters as they seek to improve the overall condition of a music program. It includes a local advocacy plan for…
Opportunity-to-Learn Standards as Needs Assessment Checklist – K-12 The OTL Standards, created in 2015, were the result of a team effort by members of the NAfME Council of Music Program…
Opportunity to Learn Standard Specialized Areas Including Ensembles Checklist The OTL Standards, created in 2015, were the result of a team effort by members of the NAfME Council of Music…