Music Education Advocacy
High-quality music education programs should be accessible for every student in every school as essential to a well-rounded education. Support your community and local school district’s music education efforts with these advocacy tools including tips, guidance, research, and data from Save The Music and other organizations. Create an action plan and become a local champion to support music education at your school.
ALLIANCE FOR RESOURCE EQUITY
Local decision makers and equity advocates are committed to improving schools. However, a lack of coordination can limit the impact of these efforts. The Alliance for Resource Equity works to bring stakeholders together around a framework for shared understanding, and a plan for collaborative action.
AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
Americans for the Arts builds recognition and support for the extraordinary and dynamic value of the arts. They connect the best ideas and leaders from the arts, communities, and businesses together to work to ensure that every American has access to the transformative power of the arts.
ARTS EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
The Arts Education Partnership (AEP) is a national network of more than 100 organizations dedicated to advancing arts education. AEP is the nation’s hub for arts and education leaders, building their capacity to support learning environments.
EDUCATION COMMISSION OF THE STATES
The Education Commission of the States tracks policy, translates research, provides advice and creates opportunities for state policymakers to learn from one another. Check out recent reports about education, trends in K-12 policy, work-based learning, and read about all the key issues educators face today.
ELEVATE ARTS ED
Led by long-time champion for arts education Laurie Schell, ElevateArtsEd is a blog site featuring articles on how to be an effective advocate for arts education, including coalition building, strategic communications, cultivating influence, using research and data, sustainability, and funding.
MUSIC IS EDUCATION
Advocacy is the key to sustaining and growing music education nationwide. By working together, we can transform these challenges into opportunities for every student. Save The Music is proud to be a member of the Music IS Education Coalition made up of organizations that believe in the critical role music education plays in the development of ALL students.
NAMM FOUNDATION
The NAMM Foundation promotes and supports music education and music making for people of all ages and abilities, actively supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
Learn more about NAMM’s Policy Priorities: Business Compliance, Music Education Advocacy and Workforce Development.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
NAfME has been advocating for music education at the state and federal levels for over 100 years. The national organization offers memberships, resources, and the Grassroots Action Center to help community members advocate for arts education policy. See the Music Teacher Profession Initiative (MTPI) for advocacy and action steps in strengthening the teaching profession.
NFHS ARTS ADVOCACY
The NFHS Arts Advocacy website highlights all performing arts activities and the work the NFHS does to help students, educators, and administrators throughout the US. This website includes Dashboards for Performing Arts Educator Surveys, helpful articles, NFHS Learn courses, and more.
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