What can you do, RIGHT NOW? Advocacy steps to take action today!
1. Make it local: Local Advocacy Action Plan
This resource is intended to aid music educators and music education supporters as they seek to improve the overall condition of a music program. Use the Local Advocacy Action Plan for pursuing new resources and opportunities which can improve a music educator’s ability to provide students with high quality music education experiences.
2. Engage with your school board
Oftentimes, Board Members and other decision makers may not have a deep understanding of the positive impacts, or nuances, of a high-quality and comprehensive music education. Help them to find connections using these tips and strategies. Find board contact information on your school district’s website — the info for the 10 largest school districts in Oregon is listed here.
3. Contact your Oregon Legislators
Let them know about current successes in your school, district, or area and engage with them around your concerns that impact music education. Contact or visit your Oregon Legislators, or find your legislators based on your address HERE.
4. Engage with national advocacy resources
Find Resources at NAfME and the NAfME Advocacy Resource Center