IT’S A NEW ERA IN EDUCATION
What does that mean for you as a music educator?
Music advocates have begun the hard work of ensuring the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is properly implemented across the country. With music included as part of a well- rounded education, now more than ever, your voice and expertise as a music educator is critical.
NAfME is here to help you make a strong case for music education under ESSA.
“Everything ESSA”
Visit
bit.ly/NCLBends for all the resources you need to understand ESSA and take action to ensure implementation includes music at the state level. NAfME’s Toolkits include:
• ESSA in Plain English: What It Means for You: Learn more about this historical law and see our detailed FAQ that features questions asked by music educators just like you.
• ESSA Implementation Toolkit: This thorough resource links your program with admissible provisions in ESSA so you can make your case for your program where you work.
• NAfME Field Guide to State Lobbying: This document explains the ins and outs of what you can do to lobby at the state level.
Webinars
At
bit.ly/NCLBends, you can receive recognition for professional development valued at one contact hour for watching these webinars: • ESSA Passage and Next Steps • Title IV, Opportunities to Learn, and You! • Federal Funding Facts
Grassroots Action Center Right now, you can make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. At
bit.ly/NAfMEgrassroots, you can:
• Support music education in federal education policy • Be involved with the legislative process • Engage your members of Congress via ready-to-send letters on ESSA funding
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