Top 10 Moments of Season One

Engaging the Community to Expand Opportunties

Join the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, and host Jazzmone Sutton as they discuss how to expand community engagement to meet the needs and goals of the students that we serve. Episode Resources: Story Arts [https://www.storyarts.co/]  Hall Pass Entertainment [https://hallpassentertainment.org/]  Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a comment below, in the NAfME Amplify or send Jazzmone an email at advocacy@nafme.org. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

Top 10 Moments of Season One

Join host Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME State Advocacy Engagement Manager, as she shares highlights from the NAfME Music Education Advocate Podcast from the first ten episodes of the inaugural season. You can make advocacy actionable for music education in your community—learn how. If you like what you hear, leave me a message below.

Federal Landscape Update Part 2

Join Amanda Karhuse, NAfME Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy and Public Policy; Zachary Keita, NAfME Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager; and podcast host Jazzmone Sutton, NAfME State Advocacy Engagement Manager, as they provide an update on federal education legislation and appropriations. Show Notes: Support Federal Funding Campaign [https://nafme.org/advocacy/grassroots-action-center/]- Add your voice to the national call to support federal funding for programs impacting music education Federal Funds Survey Results [https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Federal-Funds-Survey-Brief-Music-Educators.pdf] Letter to support Non Defense Funding [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/606e6778226e5b3b32094244/t/64623c37d1c97c6e1da139c6/1684159548234/NDD+United+FY24+Letter+FINAL.pdf?fbclid=IwAR14Q5OufbQolLgdbifEvNKM6kegpcbLObkS0j7yUjwEMZ0gMOmWI60gF6U] *Music provided by Skilsel. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

The Mindset of an Advocate

Join, James G. Daugherty, Arts Education and a Digital Learning Specialist for Davidson County Schools in Lexington, NC and host Jazzmone Sutton as they discuss developing an advocate mindset to advance music education.   Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a comment below, on Amplify or send Jazzmone an email at advocacy@nafme.org. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

Providing Access and Equity through Federal Funding

Students in Grand Island Public Schools in Grand Island, Nebraska, are experiencing more access to arts and music education, as well as resources, because of the collaborative advocacy and work of supporters and decision makers. Join host Jazzmone Sutton and Dr. Evan Lee, the Curriculum Coordinator for Fine Arts and Social Studies for Grand Island Public Schools, as they discuss using federal funds to support students by removing barriers in order to create a vision where all students can participate in music education. If you have enjoyed this episode or have advocacy questions, send us a voice message below or post on the NAfME's Amplify platform [https://community.nafme.org/home]. © 2023 National Association for Music Education