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music programs. These subjects have a unique ability to engage at-risk students and improve their overall engagement in academics, ensuring they have the essential 21st century skills to succeed not only in academics, but also in today’s workforce.
More information on ESSA for music educators can be found on the NAfME website -
https://nafme.org/advocacy/essa/
It has been a long and challenging
journey that has brought us to the point where music education has a seat at the table with the other core academic subjects
on a national level. I encourage all music educators to seize this opportunity to advocate and educate the public on the importance of music education.
It is time to stop worrying about our
place in the educational community and begin celebrating our success. Music education is important, it is valid, and the law requires it. You already knew these things… now go out and make sure everyone else knows as well.
Brent Rose is the Director of Bands at Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. He teaches Symphonic Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, Multiple Jazz Ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. Brent is on staff with the Wyoming All-State Marching Band as the Brass Instructor. Brent sits on the board of directors for the Wyoming Worlds of Music Council and has served numerous board positions with both the WMEA and the Wyoming Jazz Educators. Brent is a tuba player, holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Wyoming, a Masters Degree in Teaching from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate in the Educational Leadership Program at the University of Wyoming.
IT’S A NEW ERA IN 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 the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
On NAfME’s “Everything ESSA” resource page (
bit.ly/EverythingESSA), you can find all the toolkits you need to understand ESSA and take action to ensure implementation includes music at the state level.
At
bit.ly/EverythingESSA, you can also receive recognition for professional development valued at one contact hour for watching advocacy webinars.
And in the Grassroots Action Center (
bit.ly/NAfMEgrassroots), you can make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Your Association. Your Profession. Your Voice.
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