Take Action Today on Class Size and Case Load!
In 2021 the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 580, making class size and case load a mandatory subject of collective bargaining in Title 1 schools. HB 3652 will expand the statute to…
News & Updates
OMEA Spring Elections!
The election for OMEA’s Elementary Music Chair and Jazz Chair will open on March 15 and close at midnight on the evening of Saturday April 15. An electronic ballot will…
Celebrate 40 Years of MIOSM!
To celebrate Music In Our Schools Month® 2025, NAfME will host a virtual gathering to highlight 40 years of Music In Our Schools Month observances and the importance of continued advocacy for…
NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Team Update
The NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy (APP) team has been closely monitoring recent legislative activity at the federal level related to music education advocacy. To keep you informed about their…
NAfME Equity Resource Center
NAfME is committed to ensuring that every individual is represented and supported in the pursuit of music education. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging (DEIAB) reflects a…
Make sure your elected officials hear from you!
The current continuing resolution (CR) that extends Fiscal Year 2024 government funding is set to expire on March 15, meaning legislators have approximately two months to determine Fiscal Year 2025…
NAfME Northwest Conference, February 13-16
Sessions Deb Confredo, NAfME President Angela Keedy, NAfME Professional Development Specialist Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME Senior Manager for State Advocacy and Equity About NAfME Northwest Division The National Association for Music Education…
NAfME Podcasts
Welcome to the NAfME Music Education Advocate Podcast! Join host Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME State Advocacy Engagement Manager, and other music education advocates to hear their stories and reflections on how to make advocacy…
Tri-M Music Honor Society Grant Applications
We are excited to share that NAfME has partnered with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) to sponsor 10 NEW Tri-M® Music Honor Society Chapters during the 2024–2025 year! The deadline to apply is…
All-Northwest Updated Docs
Click here for the All-Northwest landing page. All-Northwest will be February 16-18 in Spokane. Please note that All-NW material often has WMEA logos and contact information. If you have any…