Federal News Where 2020 Democrats stand on student loans, teacher pay and other education issues 4/19/19 – ‘When it comes to education, there’s consensus among 2020 Democratic candidates on some basic reforms, like reducing gun violence in schools and raising teacher pay. But beneath the surface, there’s broad disagreement between the contenders about policy specifics, … [Read more...]
Policy ASPA E-Kit Now Available!
Members of the Policy ASPA have developed an E-Kit that addresses current music education policies and policy-related topics. These resources were designed to provide music teacher educators, in-service music teachers, and pre-service music teachers with information important for understanding and interacting with policy. View the E-Kit resources here. … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – March 24, 2019
NAfME News Music In Our Schools Month A resolution has been introduced into the U.S. House of Representatives expressing support for the designation March as Music In Our Schools Month.H.Res.216 was introduced March 11 by Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez. We are thrilled to see this recognition of MIOSM by Congress and thank Congresswoman Velázquez for her continuous support of … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – March 11, 2019
Please find below the Policy Roundup, created by Rob Edwards. Enjoy! NAfME News Music Included in Education Infrastructure Bill The public policy team is pleased to report that music is now specifically listed under the allowable uses section of the proposed “Rebuild America’s Schools Act.” The added language was adopted as part of the Manager’s Amendment, meaning it was … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – February 25, 2019
NAfME News Quarterly Advocacy Webinar Registration is now open for the first Quarterly Advocacy Webinar of 2019. This webinar is open to all and will be held Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. Federal News At House Education Hearing, Lawmakers Differ Sharply on Why Teachers Are Underpaid 2/12/19 – ‘At the first House education committee hearing on K-12 schools … [Read more...]