Music Education

NAMM Advocacy Summit

NAMM Advocacy Summit: Building a Case for Access to Music Education

On June 16, 2020, NAMM members and music education advocates gathered online for the NAMM Advocacy Summit.  Educational programming and performances took place throughout the day, including a session on building a case for access to music education.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Haven’s Mandi Jackson Chats Virtual Learning for Connecticut Music Students

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 93 featuring Mandi Jackson of Music Haven, a NAMM Foundation grantee.
NAMM Advocacy Forum

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.

NAMM Advocacy Summit: The Future of Music Education in K-12 and Higher Education

On June 16, 2020, NAMM members and music education advocates gathered online for the NAMM Advocacy Summit. Educational programming and performances took place throughout the day, including a session on the future of music education. The session explored the United States’ K-12 and higher education teaching and learning environments and the future of music learning and teaching.
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An Argument for Music Education

“The Argument for Music Education: musicians’ brains show striking benefits” from American Scientist, research from by Dr. Nina Kraus, neuroscientist – Northwestern University
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

The Museum of Making Music’s Pivot to Online Programming and Education

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 95 featuring the Museum of Making Music.
Talking Up Music Education Podcast

Music Educator Anne Fennell on Co-creating Music with Independent Learners

Talking Up Music Education is a podcast from The NAMM Foundation about music education. Download and listen to episode 96 featuring music educator Anne Fennell.

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
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The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 754 School Districts and 148 Individual Schools in 21st Annual Best Communities for Music Education Recognition

754 school districts and 148 schools receive Best Community for Music Education recognition.
Keeping Music Strong Webinar

Replay the Webinar: Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities and Advocacy Response

Experts will share updates back-to-school protocols, funding realities and advocacy response. Presented by The NAMM Foundation and NAfME. Replay the webinar today and share it with your network. Register for the webinar today.

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