Advocacy: Articles & News

July 16, 2020
State and School Districts' Reopening Plans: A Snapshot

Education leaders in the United States are making decisions about how to reopen schools this fall during the coronavirus pandemic. The NAMM Foundation and Education Week are tracking reopening plans.
July 08, 2020
Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education

Created by NAMM partners, the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the Fall 2020 Guidance for Music Education document provides practical guidance for PreK-12 schools as administrators and music educators seek to provide meaningful music instruction for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 26, 2020
The NAMM Advocacy Forum Featuring John B. King, Jr.

The NAMM Advocacy Forum on July 7 featured special guest John B. King, Jr., former Secretary of Education at the U.S. Department of Education and current CEO of The Education Trust. Attendees also received music education advocacy updates during break-out sessions where working advocates reported on their activity at the Federal, State, and Local levels.
May 27, 2020
The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and Into the Future

National coalition urges preserving music education as mandated, and as vital lifeline for students and communities
March 30, 2020
A Note from Mary: NAMM Foundation Executive Director

I am writing, foremostly, with urgent hopes that this finds you, your family, friends and colleagues and organizations feeling well and doing okay. As we adapt to this period of new “normal,” The NAMM Foundation is offering resources to make music online, including learning and teaching music.
March 25, 2020
2020 Best Communities For Music Education Districts

Congratulations to the 754 school districts that are among the Best Communities in the nation for music education. The award program recognizes outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. Designations are made to districts and schools that demonstrate an exceptionally high commitment and access to music education.
March 25, 2020
2020 Supportmusic Merit Awards Schools

Congratulations to the 148 schools that received the SupportMusic Merit Award (SMMA) from The NAMM Foundation! An SMMA Award is an opportunity for an individual school (public, private, parochial or charter) to be acknowledged for its commitment to music education. It is a "school-only" distinction awarded as part of the Best Communities for Music Education program.
March 13, 2020
Replay the Webinar: Teaching and Learning Music Online

The NAMM Foundation, NAfME and the International Music Education Summit offered a free online workshop exploring teaching and learning resources. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network.
March 11, 2020
Top 10 Instruments for Children to Learn to Play Music

Playing and learning music benefits people of all ages, including children—and, it’s proven to be fun.
March 11, 2020
Top Technology for Music Teachers: Discover New Tools

The internet has changed the way music educators teach music. Resources are available for music educators to discover technology tools.

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It is through interaction within and through the arts that we are human. We are fortunate to provide our students learning opportunities through music. The designation of a Best Communities for Music Education award has validated the relentless work our music educators, administrators, and board of education have put forth to support the arts in our district.

- Pat Toben, Arts and Community Engagement Program Coordinator, Sioux City Community Schools