@NAfME

Official Twitter account for the National Association for Music Education. Founded in 1907.

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This past month was the 41st Music In Our Schools Month® founded by @NAfME, a proud sponsor for this year’s bipartisan music event on Capitol Hill hosted by Congressional Record this May. Music education brings together advocates from a wide variety of backgrounds in a shared goal to support music in our schools, and NAfME has brought together likeminded arts education organizations through the Arts Education Alliance, which just released their “Collective Vision for Equity in Arts Education.” Join us in supporting music in our schools for every student. #MIOSM #UnitedThroughMusic
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Cutting Education = Flunking the Future📉#DYK The House's bill slashes education funding for 2025, jeopardizing teacher jobs, classroom resources & student aid. Don't flunk the future. Urge Congress to invest in education NOW at cef.org/advocacy/
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Join us and @edfunding today for #HearOurEdStories Day. The House funding bill will devastate teaching and learning with an $11.1 billion (14%) cut to @usedgov programs. Use the toolkit to urge Congress to make those important investments bit.ly/Advocate4EdFY25 #MusicEdFunding
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Transcript: Hi, my name is Jazzmone. I am a music educator turned advocate from NC. Throughout my K-12 experience, I had exceptional educators, but it was in the music room that my love for learning and connections truly thrived. As an educator, I got to witness every day the 1/2
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(cont) lasting and positive impacts of music on our students, and it's those environments that are crucial to the success and development of our kiddos. So I'm urging Congress to support our students and their futures by increasing federal funding for education. 2/2
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NAfME Public Policy&Communications Manager Zach Keita joined other members of @edfunding to advocate for key education programs that also impact #MusicEducation. Thank you for meeting with us, @RepBonamici! #CEFHillDay @EdWorkforceDems
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Joining advocates across the education spectrum, we met with staff for @RepChuckEdwards today to discuss their education funding priorities and how they impact #MusicEducation. Thank you, @RepChuckEdwards @EdWorkforceCmte #CEFHillDay @edfunding
NAfME advocacy staff Amanda Karhuse with CEF staff outside Rep. Chuck Edwards' office with staff.

ALT NAfME advocacy staff Amanda Karhuse with CEF staff outside Rep. Chuck Edwards' office with staff.

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We’re committed to ensuring that Congress invests in education, which the majority of the public supports. Thank you for speaking with us @RepCartwright about how supporting federal education funding makes a difference for music education! #CEFHillDay @AppropsDems
NAfME advocacy staff Zach Keita with CEF staff outside Rep. Cartwright's office with staff.

ALT NAfME advocacy staff Zach Keita with CEF staff outside Rep. Cartwright's office with staff.

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NAfME joined other @edfunding members across the education spectrum in a meeting with staff for @RepAaronBean today to discuss their education funding priorities. Thank you for meeting with us, @RepAaronBean #CEFHillDay @EdWorkforceCmte
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NAfME AED for Advocacy and Public Policy Amanda Karhuse joined other @edfunding members in a meeting with staff for @RepLucyMcBath today to discuss their education funding priorities. Thank you for meeting with us, @RepLucyMcBath #CEFHillDay @EdWorkforceDems
NAfME advocacy staff Amanda Karhuse with CEF staff outside Rep. McBath's office with staff.

ALT NAfME advocacy staff Amanda Karhuse with CEF staff outside Rep. McBath's office with staff.

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We’re committed to ensuring Congress invests in education, which the majority of the public supports. Thank you for speaking with us @KenCalvert and discussing how supporting federal education funding makes a difference for music education. @HouseAppropsGOP #CEFHillDay
Amanda Karhuse with CEF members Hill Day July 23 2024 Rep. Ken Calvert outside Congressman's office.

ALT Amanda Karhuse with CEF members Hill Day July 23 2024 Rep. Ken Calvert outside Congressman's office.

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We’re committed to ensuring that Congress invests in education, which the majority of the public supports. We are asking key members of Congress to support federal #EdFunding. You can amplify our message: bit.ly/Advocate4EdFY25 #CEFHillDay @edfunding
Big majorities oppose cuts to education and child care funding and support more funding. How do you feel about cutting federal funds for the following? Bar graph showing 77 percent opposed and 16 percent support cuts to K to 12 public education, and 73 percent opposed and 19 percent support cuts to child care programs. Do you support or oppose increasing federal funds for the following? Bar graph showing 19 percent opposed and 73 percent support increasing funds for K to 12 public education and 20 percent opposed and 72 percent support increasing funds for child care programs. Source Navigator Research poll November 30, 2023.

ALT Big majorities oppose cuts to education and child care funding and support more funding. How do you feel about cutting federal funds for the following? Bar graph showing 77 percent opposed and 16 percent support cuts to K to 12 public education, and 73 percent opposed and 19 percent support cuts to child care programs. Do you support or oppose increasing federal funds for the following? Bar graph showing 19 percent opposed and 73 percent support increasing funds for K to 12 public education and 20 percent opposed and 72 percent support increasing funds for child care programs. Source Navigator Research poll November 30, 2023.

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“True fulfillment and professional satisfaction,” write NAfME members José Valentino Ruiz and Efithia Arkoudis, “come from a deeper connection with our craft and a commitment to personal growth.” Read "The Four Rs of Music Education”: nafme.org/blog/the-four-rs-o…

The Four Rs of Music Education - NAfME

In the field of music education, where creativity and innovation are essential, embracing transformation is not just beneficial—it's imperative.

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July 23, NAfME advocacy staff will join other members of @edfunding for #CEFHillDay to advocate for federal funding for education, including programs that impact music education. You can join in supporting our message using this toolkit: bit.ly/Advocate4EdFY25 #MusicEdFunding
President’s FY 2025 Budget Increases Education Funding, But Total Remains Below the 2011 Inflation-Adjusted Level. Chart showing budget requests for education from 2011 to 2025 with each year remaining below 2011 adjusted for inflation in 2024 constant dollars, and years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 totals reflect rescissions of Pell Grant funds.

ALT President’s FY 2025 Budget Increases Education Funding, But Total Remains Below the 2011 Inflation-Adjusted Level. Chart showing budget requests for education from 2011 to 2025 with each year remaining below 2011 adjusted for inflation in 2024 constant dollars, and years 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 totals reflect rescissions of Pell Grant funds.

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Employers: Looking to fill an open position for a music educator? Post your job opening on the NAfME Career Center careers.nafme.org #hiring #jobs
images of music teachers and students and a woman reaching out to shake another’s hand in an interview. NAfME Career Center. Post a job, search resumes, manage applications and more

ALT images of music teachers and students and a woman reaching out to shake another’s hand in an interview. NAfME Career Center. Post a job, search resumes, manage applications and more

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Your voice matters in ensuring music education is supported and funded. Read the latest advocacy blog on the current federal appropriations process: bit.ly/NAfMEFY25 And email your elected officials: bit.ly/NAfMEgrassroots
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Shannon Kelly Kane scholarships, Tori Condra and Elizabeth Jones! Are you or will you be a music education major this fall? Join NAfME Collegiate today! nafme.org/collegiate
NAfME Collegiate logo. 2023-2024 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship Recipients. Photos of Tori Condra and Elizabeth Marie Jones, University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ALT NAfME Collegiate logo. 2023-2024 Shannon Kelly Kane Scholarship Recipients. Photos of Tori Condra and Elizabeth Marie Jones, University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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September 25: “Transforming Music Teaching and Learning Together” is the theme of the preconference, and you don’t want to miss it! Join in discussions and group tasks geared toward transforming and strengthening the profession. Learn more bit.ly/2024MRTE
headshot of keynote speaker Omar Thomas. 2024 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference. The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. September 25-28, 2024. Early bird rate deadline August 6. Hotel block rate deadline August 25. Logos for the Society for Research in Music Education and the Society for Music Teacher Education.

ALT headshot of keynote speaker Omar Thomas. 2024 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference. The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, Georgia. September 25-28, 2024. Early bird rate deadline August 6. Hotel block rate deadline August 25. Logos for the Society for Research in Music Education and the Society for Music Teacher Education.

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The NAfME Society for Research in Music Education (SRME) has a call for applications for three vacancies on the SRME Executive Committee. The term for service is six years, beginning January 1, 2025. Learn more and apply by August 26: bit.ly/SRME2024Call
collage of blue music notes on black background. Society for Research in Music Education. Supporting music research since 1960.

ALT collage of blue music notes on black background. Society for Research in Music Education. Supporting music research since 1960.

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Congratulations to the NAfME Collegiate Professional Achievement award winners! Will you be majoring in music education? Join NAfME Collegiate today! nafme.org/collegiate #NAfMECollegiate
NAfME Collegiate logo. 2023-2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipients. Tori Condra, University of Indianapolis, Indiana. Caroline Feryo, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Madison Garraffo, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. Alexis Gist, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Colleen Gorski, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Amanda Housel, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota. Elizabeth Marie Jones, University of Indianapolis, Indiana. Amari Junkins, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

ALT NAfME Collegiate logo. 2023-2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipients. Tori Condra, University of Indianapolis, Indiana. Caroline Feryo, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Madison Garraffo, Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York. Alexis Gist, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Colleen Gorski, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Amanda Housel, Dickinson State University, Dickinson, North Dakota. Elizabeth Marie Jones, University of Indianapolis, Indiana. Amari Junkins, Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio.

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