National News House passes short-term spending bill to avert Friday shutdown 11/19/2019- ‘The House passed a short-term spending bill Tuesday that would avert a government shutdown Friday…’ State News 'We will fight': Thousands of Red for Ed teachers rallied inside and outside Statehouse 11/19/2019- ‘Frustrated by years of stagnant wages and diminishing ranks, … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – November 18, 2019
National News Ed Dept loosens requirements for academic term lengths 11/7/2019 –‘The U.S. Department of Education this week announced changes that will make it easier for programs with terms longer or shorter than a typical semester or quarter to disburse federal aid to students.’ State News New policy requires fewer tests for some Georgia students 11/7/2019- … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – November 9, 2019
National News Showdown Over HBCU Funding Escalates in Senate 11/5/2019- ‘Democrats are holding out against a GOP proposal for a permanent funding mechanism out of concern it could derail broader reforms.’ State News Arts, SEL collaboration boosts school climate, assessment options 11/4/2019- ‘In the "whole-child" era, experts at a Turnaround Arts event described … [Read more...]
ASPA Facilitator Election Results
We are pleased to announce election results for the Areas of Strategic Planning and Action (ASPAs) that were selecting new facilitators or adding facilitators. Congratulations to the new facilitators listed below! We would also like to thank our outgoing facilitators for their service: Carla Aguilar, Wesley Brewer, Lauren Richerme, Karen Salvador, Alden Snell, Amanda Soto, Amy … [Read more...]
Music Education Policy Roundup – October 28, 2019
NAfME News Next Quarterly Advocacy Webinar is Tuesday! Who says federal policy can’t be helpful? Title IV of the Every Student Succeeds Act has monies that can be used for to support more students participating in your music program. Join us for the next Quarterly Advocacy Webinar on Tuesday, October 29th at 8:00 pm EDT to learn how you can apply for Title IV funds for your … [Read more...]