Online Resources
SupportMusic.com “Make Your Case” Database
A searchable database of anecdotes, facts, quotes, research and statistics on music education.
SupportMusic.com
Revive your community's commitment to music education. This site offers effective tips for taking action and the latest evidence of music's importance. Brought to you by NAfME and NAMM.
Harris Polls
- Executive Harris Poll (February 2008)
- New Harris Poll Links Music Education to Advanced Studies and Higher Incomes (November 2007)
- Music Makes the Grade (January 2007 Harris Poll)
Music Booster Manual (excerpt)
Building Support for School Music: A Practical Guide to Grassroots Organization
Advocacy and the Music Educator Position Statement
Print Resources
NEW! Grab and Go Advocacy (PDF)
A handy, portable flyer for getting started in music education advocacy. “How to” in a nutshell!
New Resource for Teachers: Get the Message! Flyers — NAfME offers four unique flyers intended to guide teacher advocates when working with parents, principals (secondary and elementary) and school boards. Available for printing off the web.
Music is Key to Success: Advocacy Poster
Why Music Education? Facts and Insights on the Benefits of Music Study
Music For All Students: Planning Music Education Advocacy
Strengthen Arts Education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Legislative Recommendations