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Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education webinar on title IV Part A funding

Federal Funds Can Be Used for Music Education

Do you know that federal funds are available to every school district and can be used to support student learning in music and the arts? NAMM in collaboration with NAfME presented a webinar about how to apply for Title IV, Part A, or the Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Program, and the Title I and Title II funding streams and the process.
The 2023 Best Communities for Music Education Web banner celebrating the winners

Deadline Extended Through Feb. 5: Apply Now for the Best Communities for Music Education Recognition from The NAMM Foundation

School districts and individual schools are encouraged to apply for national recognition.
National Arts Education Status Report

Millions of U.S. Students Denied Access to Music Education, According to First-Ever National Study

New Music and Arts Education national report coincides with this month’s NAMM Music Education Advocacy Hill Day and National Arts in Education Week
The 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program

Celebrating the Best in Music Education Across the Nation The NAMM Foundation’s Best Communities for Music Education honors 738 School Districts and 80 Schools

Now in its 23rd year, the 2022 Best Communities for Music Education program has recognized 738 school districts and 80 schools across 44 states for the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders and their support for music education as part of a well-rounded education for all children.
Music teacher and student learning an instrument

Research Shows Music Education Costs Less Than You Think

NEW Research Confirms Music Education Is a Good Investment for Public Schools
Teacher with kids playing the violin

New Arts and Absenteeism Brochure

The NAMM Foundation commissioned a four-year study conducted by Metis Associates to examine whether there is a relationship between the amount of music and arts implementation in New York City public schools and chronic absenteeism.
Masked piano student

Aerosol Study Mitigation Strategies For Performing Arts In Schools

The International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study has released updated guidelines for music education classrooms for the fall. The guidance updates previous mitigation tactics with the understanding that states need to consult local and state COVID-19 guidance and transmission rates for appropriate mitigation adoption and adjust accordingly.
Safer Schools: Best Practices Template

Safer Schools and Campuses: U.S. Dept. of Education Clearinghouse for Best Practices for Music Education Submission Template

The U.S. Department of Education has put out a call for real-life examples of successful back-to-school risk management practices for pre-k through college classrooms that will then be available to teachers and administrators in a clearinghouse as they plan to return to in-person learning. Watch the video and download the template.
Considerations for In-person Music Education and Performing Arts Activities

Considerations for In-person Music Education and Performing Arts Activities

Leaders from a coalition that worked together to bring the aerosol study conducted by Dr. Shelly Miller at the University of Colorado, Boulder and Dr. Jelena Srebric at the University of Maryland. Center for Sustainability in the Built Environment share detailed mitigation strategies for music and arts classrooms. Watch the video today.
NFHS

James Weaver Shares Details of the Performing Arts Aerosol Study

Read an interview with Dr. James Weaver, NFHS Director of Performing Arts and Sports, who discusses the Performing Arts Aerosol Study.

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