James Daugherty

Joining advocates across the education spectrum, we met with staff for @RepChuckEdwards today to discuss their education funding priorities and how they impact #MusicEducation. Thank you, @RepChuckEdwards @EdWorkforceCmte #CEFHillDay @edfunding

Proposals to present at the NC Comprehensive Arts Education Conference are now being accepted! Read more about the conference and call at go.ncdpi.gov/24CAEC-P Submission deadline is Sunday, June 9th. @NCArtEdA @NCMEA @ncdanceedo @NCTAEducators @artsnc @ncpublicschools

Such great talent and hard work in Hasty Elementary’s 4th & 5th Grade Spring Musical, “Three of a Kind” 4/23/24 Great job students and Mr. Oei! 🎶 @dcsnc @DeanaColey @Slate_Ed @NCMEA @NAfME #dcsarts

Parents: Your child’s music program matters to you & them. How do you make sure it matters to administrators & other decision-makers? 🎺 🥁🎶 @nafme shares five ways parents can support school music programs: nafme.org/advocacy/5-way… #MIOSM #WednesdayWisdom

It was an exciting time sharing about and demonstrating the tuba and trombone to second graders at David-Townsend Elementary today! Thank you for the invitation, Ms. Haight. There’s nothing like the excitement music brings to kids! #musiceducation @NCMEA @NAfME @dcsnc

Announcing the 2024-2026 NAfME National President-Elect and 2024-2026 NAfME North Central, Southern, and Western Division Presidents-Elect! bit.ly/2024NAfMEElect… Get to know each newly elected individual.

Tell Congress not to leave students out in the cold when it decides on education funding levels for this year. Investments in education are vital-for students, communities, & the economy. Use @edfunding’s toolkit to reach your Members of Congress @ cef.org/advocacy/. @NAfME

NAfME Southern Division President @conductord greeting a huge turn out of NAfME/FMEA Collegiate members for their general business meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the FMEA 2024 Professional Development Conference. @FLMusicED nafme.org/collegiate #NAfMECollegiate

@LmeaMusic Have a wonderful conference, LMEA friends!

Have you submitted your feedback on the first draft of the proposed Arts Education Standards? The survey, open to ALL STAKEHOLDERS, closes on November 5th! Share with your community and complete the survey today! bit.ly/3PFrjhV @ncpublicschools

Congratulations to NAfME State Advocacy Engagement Manager Jazzmone Sutton on being honored with the @NCMEA 2023 Pat Hall Music Educator Advocate Award! artsnc.org/celebrate-exce… The award will be presented at the 2023 NCMEA Conference Awards Ceremony on November 6.

Meet the candidates for 2024–2026 NAfME National President-Elect, Cecil L. Adderley and Judith Bush! bit.ly/2024NAfMEElect… Check your membership status to vote. nafme.org/membership Register for the Oct. 18, 8PM ET town hall to meet the candidates bit.ly/2024NAfMEElect…

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT! Don't forget to complete the draft 1 proposed Arts Education standards revisions survey!! bit.ly/3PFrjhV See the K-12 overview for each Arts discipline using the QR codes or bit.ly links in the image. @ncpublicschools

@DeanaColey @dcsnc Tremendous job by all our choir students! 🎶#dcsarts

Wonderful evening of music @Finch Auditorium! Davidson County All-County Chorus middle and high school performances were stellar! @dcsnc @conductord

@ARTSEDNC @CCSArtsEd Thanks to the team for all the information and professional development opportunity!

What a terrific day at our Fall DAEL meeting. Special thanks to Eric Sanchez for his presentation on Warm, Demanding Leadership and to Carla Crenshaw & @CCSArtsEd for hosting us and sharing such incredible student talent from several of their visual & performing arts programs.

Provide feedback on the proposed revisions of the Arts Education Standards! Read the details in our latest listserv bulletin content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NCSBE… and complete the all stakeholders survey at bit.ly/3PFrjhV @ncpublicschools

CALL TO ACTION! Urgent action is needed to prevent catastrophic cuts to Title I and the elimination of Title II funding, which would be devastating to music programs. Send a letter to your representatives before Thursday, September 28! Take action here: bit.ly/462Vt5D

Register for the 9/26 #ConnectedArtsNetworks town hall bit.ly/CANTownHallSep… Music educators, join arts-based national Professional Learning Community: arteducators.org/promo/can Funded by @usdoegov @SecCardona #CAN Partners: @NAEA @NAfME @EdTAdvocacy @NDEOdance @NYCschools

Registration for our Fall District Arts Education Leaders Meeting is open! Join us on Friday October 6th to hear guest speaker, Eric Sanchez and learn of important DPI Arts Education updates. bit.ly/Fall23DAEL