{"id":6551,"date":"2020-11-06T18:33:44","date_gmt":"2020-11-06T18:33:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=6551"},"modified":"2021-02-22T05:14:01","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T05:14:01","slug":"music-education-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/advocate\/music-education-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Music Education Advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The status of music education in our nation\u2019s schools has short- and long-term consequences for both student achievement and the future of orchestras. Research has proven that arts education, including music education, uniquely provides academic and social benefits, preparing students for success in school, work, and life. As civic-minded, community-based organizations, America\u2019s adult and youth orchestras can help to improve access to the benefits of music learning by advocating for school systems to close gaps in access to a complete education. Find resources here on the importance of music education and how your orchestra can advocate for it on the local, state, and federal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n The public education system can uniquely broaden or narrow countless opportunities for each generation. Unfortunately, research continues to point to ongoing barriers to student achievement in the arts, with significant racial\/ethnic, gender, and socioeconomic gaps in access to a complete arts education.\n <\/div>\n\n \n Orchestras Support In-School Music Education<\/span> READ MORE\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n
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Music Education Advocacy Tools<\/a><\/h3>\n \n
\n Orchestras are committed to improving music education opportunities in local schools. Consider using these national resources to support your advocacy at the local level.\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/svg>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n
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U.S. Department of Education Funding Opportunities<\/a><\/h3>\n \n
\n The U.S. Department of Education is charged with promoting educational excellence throughout the nation. Federal law recognizes the arts as a core subject of learning. As local partners in music education, orchestras should be aware of the direct and indirect funding opportunities available from the U.S. Department of Education.\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n<\/svg>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Take Action: Music Education<\/a><\/h2>\n \n
\n As local partners in music education, orchestras advocate for all students to have access to a complete arts education in the schools. At the federal level, orchestras are seeking increased funding for arts education and better data collection at the U.S. Department of Education.\n <\/div>\n\n \n Take Action: Music Education<\/span> READ MORE\n <\/a>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n
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<\/a>Music Education Advocacy News<\/h2>\n\n\n
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