Breaking Down the 2020 State Elections
Breaking Down the 2020 State Elections The Impact of Elections on Education Policy The 2020 elections are poised to have a potentially large impact on education in the states. Many…
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Education Committees in the 116th Congress
As the 116th Congress begins in earnest, new members are serving on both the House and Senate Education Committees. Following the decisive 2018 Midterm election, the U.S. House of Representatives…
A Life-Changing Trip to Cuba
A Life-Changing Trip to Cuba Where Music Permeates Every Corner By NAfME Member Stephen Holley When asked about my first trip to Havana, Cuba, I’m often at a…
Congress Passes Spending Deal
Congress Clears Spending Deal (Updated 12/18/2015) Congress on Friday approved the $1.1 trillion spending bill with overwhelming bipartisan support from both Houses. This caps off another legislative victory for Congress…
Be Part of the Music Aims to Enroll ONE MILLION Additional Music Students Annually
For immediate releaseContact person: Scott LangCompany name: Be Part of the MusicTelephone number: 480.577.5264Email address: scott@scottlang.netWebsite address: www.bepartofthemusic.org Be Part of the Music Aims to Enroll ONE MILLION Additional Students…
Senate Subcommittee Approves Major Education Cuts
6/24 Update: The House Appropriations Committee today approved a labor, health and education spending bill for 2016 by a vote of 30-21. It remains uncertain as to when the…
Congress Passes Republican Budget Resolution
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a GOP proposed budget by a narrow 219 to 208 margin. 182 Democrats and 17 Republicans voted against the measure. Fissures between…
The Best Answer to Giving the Middle Class a Leg Up
Education is the hot-button policy issue of the moment: Parents want a high-quality education for their children, so the next generation can have more opportunities than they had. Everyone wants…
NAfME Omnibus Roundup
Update: The House passed the funding bill the evening of December 11, 2014, with a vote of 219-206. The Senate passed the bill with a vote of 56-40, with 4…
New Education Committee Members in 114th Congress
The new 114th Congress will bring with it new ranking House and Senate education committee leaders when it convenes in 2015. In the House, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA)…
