Advocacy in Action, March 2024

Greetings Delaware Music Educators, 
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Happy Music In Our Schools Month®! This year's theme is “I See Me in Music Education.”.

STATE 
Delaware Proclaims March “Music In Our Schools Month” 
● The month of March is Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) and Governor John Carney and Lt. Governor Bethany Hall are showing their support. 
● How do you celebrate MIOSM®? We want to know! Share your stories, lesson ideas, and celebrations by emailing: [email protected] 
● Resources to aid in garnering support and awareness: 
      ○ https://nafme.org/student-opportunities/music-in-our-schools-month/ 
March for the Arts 2024 
● “March for the Arts 2024” 
      ○ Featured artists from all visual and performing arts areas 
      ○ Gallery showcase 
      ○ March 14, 2024 - 11am - 3pm
      ○ Tatnall Building Room 112
      ○ Legislative Hall in Dover, DE 

NAfME Hill Day 
● NAfME National Assembly in DC on June 12
● DMEA advocates will travel to the Capitol for Hill Day on June 12, 2024, to request support from our legislators for Music Education. 
●Interested in participating in this event? Send an interest email to: [email protected]. 

FEDERAL 
Take a look at this NAfME fact sheet detailing current policy priorities for music education: 
● https://nafme.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Legislative-Agenda-FY-24.pdf 

LOCAL 
We want to help you advocate. We want to celebrate your wins. We want to support you and all that you do. Reach out to DMEA and share your success stories, upcoming concert dates, school/district board meetings, and even any concerns you may have regarding music education. When we know better, we do better. 

Remember, our greatest resource is each other, 

Anna Ramon
DMEA Advocacy Chair [email protected]