The Music Education Advocate Podcast

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 Hall Pass Entertainment 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

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.

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- Add your voice to the national call to support federal funding for programs impacting music education Federal Funds Survey Results Letter to support Non Defense Funding *Music provided by Skilsel. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

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

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. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

2023 Georgia Teacher of Year Michael Kobito has spent the past year using his voice to advocate for music and education for students and communities in Georgia. Join host, Jazzmone Sutton, and Michael as they discuss overcoming fear and developing the confidence to use your teacher voice in advocacy work. If you have enjoyed this episode or have advocacy questions, send us a voice message below or post on the NAfME's Amplify platform. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

Join Jazzmone and NAfME President Scott R. Sheehan as they discuss how educators and advocates participate in the daily work of NAfME and music education. President Sheehan is the director of bands and music department chair at the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Join President Sheehan to celebrate the efforts of music educators and advocates on behalf of music education in honor of the Music In Our Schools Month® 38th anniversary. Click here to register for the March 28th event. Share your thoughts on this episode by leaving a comment below, on Amplify or send Jazzmone an email at advocacy@nafme.org. Resources and Links: Contact your Congressional Members regarding the MIOSM ResolutionGuarantee Access to Arts and Music Education (GAAME) Act Share Your Voice in the “What Music Means to Me” MIOSM Campaign March 28th MIOSM Celebration Registration © 2023 National Association for Music Education

Join host, Jazzmone Sutton, and Rob Lyda, Chair of the NAfME General Music Council as they dive into using Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) as an opportunity to shine a light on music education. In this episode, we also discuss authentic ways to include advocacy into our everyday work. Be sure to check out the MIOSM advocacy resources and Advocacy Leadership Force information below. Share your thoughts on this episode on Amplify or with Jazzmone at advocacy@nafme.org Episode Resources and Links: MIOSM Advocacy Resources MISOM Daily Prompts NAfME Advocacy Leadership Force List © 2023 National Association for Music Education

In this episode, Amy Hairston, Choral/General music and theatre teacher at Springbrook High School in Maryland, how she incorporates alumni, parents, administration, current students and more into her advocacy work for music education. Listen as we discuss how we are all advocates; we just have to figure out how we all can engage in the process. © 2023 National Association for Music Education

In November 2022, voters in California passed an educational initiative securing funding for arts and music education. Join Anne Fennell, K-12 Music Program Manager for San Diego Unified School District and Russ Sperling, Director of Visual and Performing Arts for San Diego as they discuss the potential impact of Funding for Arts and Music Education in Public School Initiative. Resources: Dr. Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative © 2023 National Association for Music Education

Relationships are fundamental to advocacy. Listen to New Mexico Music Education Association (NMEA) President, Amy Williams, and Executive Director, Neil Swapp, share how NMEA’s focus on building strong relationship with their membership has led to positive impacts for New Mexico music educators. Share your thoughts on this episode on the NAfME Amplify platform or with Jazzmone at advocacy@nafme.org.

Join Amanda Karhuse, Assistant Director of Advocacy and Public Policy, and Zachary Keita, Advocacy and Public Policy Communications Manager, as they share an update of the 2022 Federal Elections and how it may impact the music education landscape. Episode Notes: NAfME Advocacy Blog NAfME Local Advocacy Action Share your thoughts on this episode on Amplify or with Jazzmone at advocacy@nafme.org. *Music provided by Skilsel. © 2023 The National Association for Music Education

Welcome to the Music Education Advocate Podcast! Join host, Jazzmone Sutton, and other music education advocates as they share stories of music education advocacy. *Music provided by Skilsel. © 2023 The National Association for Music Education