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The DJ as Educator Beyond Beats By NAfME Members Dr. José Valentino Ruiz and Andrew Wang In recent years, DJing has evolved from a niche skillset associated primarily with entertainment…
Read MoreTop Resources to Kickstart Your Back-to-School Season Explore our highlighted back-to-school resources below to support your year ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or embarking on your first year as…
Read MoreWith over two decades of service in the San Diego Unified School District, Mr. Marc Dwyer has been a cornerstone of music education in the region. He holds a bachelor’s…
Read MoreCultural Appropriation versus Cultural Appreciation in the Arts Part One of a Four-Part Series By NAfME Member Roque Diaz, Member of the NAfME Equity Committee As educators and professionals in…
Read MoreBeing More Than “Just a Music Educator” The Five Ps of Vocational Alignment By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Abstract In today’s convoluted educational and cultural climate, music educators…
Read MoreDr. Kimberly Hirschmann is the Supervisor of PK-12 Visual & Performing Arts for Frederick County Public Schools in Frederick, Maryland, where she oversees curricular and co-curricular programming in music, visual…
Read MoreJoseph Flores is the Director of Fine Arts for Teaching and Learning for Las Cruces Public Schools. Mr. Flores earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and Master of…
Read MoreSix Creative Adventures for Music Educators This Summer By NAfME Member José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D. Summer isn’t just for rest—it’s for reset. For music educators, summer is a sacred window…
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