middle level state honors music project


IT’S A NEW ERA IN


EDUCATION


What does this 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.


Band Staff


Front Row, L to R: Darlayne Coughlin, Brad Thew, Joseph Hermann (conductor), Ian Melrose, Cheryl Miracle. Back Row, L to R: Terri Felton, Rebekah Mueller, Jeff Krauklis, Kellen Dorner, Joshua Michlig, Adam Bever


National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and Wisconsin Advocates for Music Education (WAME) are here to help!


“Everything ESSA”


Visit bit.ly/NCLBends for all the resources you need to understand ESSA and take action in Wisconsin. NAfME Toolkits include:


• ESSA in Plain English


• ESSA Implementation Toolkit


• NAfME Field Guide to State Lobbying


“Advocacy Drive-In Day” February 8, 9 a.m.


Concourse Hotel, Madison


Join other Wisconsin music educators and supporters by participating in WAME’s special “Advocacy Drive-In Day:”


• Share WMEA “Asks” with your state legislators


Orchestra Staff


Front Row, L to R: Ginger Marten, Rachel Knipfer, Randal Swiggum (conductor), Lindsay Pytel, Erin Barnard. Back Row, L to R: Robert Ignaszak, Matt McVeigh, Kirsten Hornby, Jeff Behrens, Griffin James


• Train in the morning… Walk together to the Capitol in the afternoon


• Advocate for music education utilizing the facts of ESSA


Go to wame.wmea.com for free registration and to learn more.


Also see article on p. 22. Wisconsin School Musician 55


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