Why it matters
Your school district’s governing board makes decisions each and every year about how your district will offer music and who will have access to those programs. These decisions are often a result of budgetary decisions, so keep an eye on your school district’s budget throughout the year. As a member of your school district, you are invited to give your feedback and suggestions to your governing body and district administrators. Your Voice Matters.

Your leaders will be looking to you for data on why music education is important, and stories about its impact on your community.

Resources to help you advocate for music education and share its value in students’ lives.

Today a Music Student Campaign – Engage students and community members in showing how music changes lives!

Local Advocacy Action – NAfME This resource includes a local advocacy plan for pursuing resources and opportunity to improve a music education program.  

Why Music Matters – research-based toolkit from the Arts Education Partnership and NAMM Foundation.

Arts Education Unified Statement – a statement speaking to the importance of music and arts education created by state and national policy leaders.

A Shared Endeavor  – Outlining the resources needed to support high quality music and arts programs.

Music for All Advocacy in Action – Exemplars and case studies of nationally recognized state and local advocacy initiatives. You may find a model for what you need in this amazing resource.

Karl B can help you build your letter to your school board and give you notes for a state board speech!