wisconsin music educators association president
Music Education in the Context of this World
“We all know that ESSA includes a renumeration of music as a part of a well-rounded education. This solidifies gains that we’ve made over time. But we continue to have areas in which the avail- ability of music education to every child is far from reality. And that’s where the de- mographics; the issues of diversity, inclu- sion, equity and access; the politics; and the economics all come together. Many of the states with rapid population growth, as well as with more diversifying student bodies, are many of the same states that spend the least on public education. I have heard from a few of you that your states are facing funding crises – but I heard at the same time that you are holding on to, or even expanding, music programs even in those places where funding is clearly inadequate.
“That is the nature of the world in which we live and function. We have challenges – economic and political – but we have a wealth of creative solutions. We can grow culturally responsive music teaching. We can continue to advocate, taking our solid gains in helping folks understand the importance of music education to more concrete political and fiscal support.
“So by everything we do as teachers and as leaders, we can be part of the solution. We can orchestrate success for ourselves and our students. And if we do it together, we will be and are stronger.”
And there, in a nutshell, we have it. Your WMEA leadership is working hard to bring strong professional development opportunities to its membership and is also aware of the growing need to address diversity. The board and council members are volunteers who are aware of the tre- mendous strength of the music educators from all areas of our fine state, and know that advocacy for our fine profession and the need to address diversity is something that no longer can be “placed on the back burner.” Professional development and advocacy are the two main facets of the WMEA strategic plan and mission. We
Wisconsin School Musician
want to bring music education to ALL, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, so- cioeconomic status, abilities or political leaning. It is imperative that we structure our professional development to reach all of these aspects of diversity. It is also important that we remember to include all WMEA members in our advocacy efforts. We know we are “Wisconsin:
MusicStrong.” We have witnessed this time and time again. Bringing these is- sues to the forefront will make Wisconsin Music Stronger.
Lynn Seidl is the current WMEA president. Email:
lynn.a.seidl@
gmail.com
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