The National Association for Music Education is proud to endorse the Supporting the Mental Health of Educators and Staff Act (H.R. 744). Introduced by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Brian Fitzpatrick…
A Seat at the Table Guitar Education in Virginia [1] By Kevin Vigil, NAfME Council for Guitar Education Southern Division Representative This article first appeared in the Guitar Foundation of…
CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence Achieving Excellence Together By NAfME Member Jared L. Cassedy, sponsored by CMA Foundation “It’s not just music, it’s through music!” These were the words…
Music Finds a Way By Scott R. Sheehan, NAfME President An edited version of this column appeared in the September 2022 Investing in Arts Education issue of Education and Career…
On December 29, 2022, President Joseph Biden signed the FY (Fiscal Year) 2023 appropriations bill, following congressional passage earlier in the week. Congress passed the omnibus agreement after issuing a…
On November 8, voters cast their ballots in the mid-term elections determining new leadership in Congress, governors’ mansions, and state legislatures across the country. Votes for several races are still…
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) is pleased to announce our endorsement of the Capital, Repairs, and Employment for Art Talent to Improve Visibility Everywhere (CREATIVE) Act introduced by…
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Catherina HurlburtCatherinaH@nafme.org or 703-860-4000 National Association for Music Education Launches Fiscal Year—and School Year—with Renewed Advocacy Efforts and Coalition-Building RESTON, VA (October 24, 2022)—This fall, the…
Introduction The Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) program has been a valuable tool for teachers since its authorization in 1998, providing them with $5,000-$17,500 worth of student loan forgiveness (depending on…
Each year, the United States honors the contributions Latines have made to the United States with a National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration that runs from September 15 to October 15.…
