Why Equity is Important to Me

Alice M. Hammel

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“We are never finished and there is always more to learn. I check my privilege often now as I have a better understanding of my role as a white female in the equity and access arena. We can all begin where we are and grow from there. How far we are in our journey is far less important than how far we have come.”

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From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott.

Category

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)

Resource Type

  • Blog / Article

Year Added

2024

image of Hilton Long Beach hotel with copy 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference. Long Beach, California. Call for proposals due February 23, 2026. Logos for Society for Music Teacher Education and Society for Research in Music Education
From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott. Logos for NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders and Arizona Annual State Music Education Conference theme Teaching with Passion, Leading with Purpose
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