2025-27 Wisconsin Biennial Budget (6/13/2025) Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction maintains a page that provides an overview about the state biennial budget and it's structured development and approval process. In the fall of even-numbered years, state agencies submit budget requests to the governor. Using those requests, the governor prepares and announces the executive budget - typically around February of odd-numbered… Continue Reading
State Superintendent Dr. Underly Condemns Budget That Fails Wisconsin Students, Educators, Public Schools (6/13/2025) State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly issued a statement on June 13, 2025 in response to GOP lawmakers on the Joint Committee on Finance approving a budget motion that once again fails Wisconsin’s students, educators, and public schools. >>Read full statement Continue Reading
2025 Tariff Impacts on K-12 Music Education (5/23/2025) In early 2025, the Trump administration enacted a series of sweeping tariffs designed to recalibrate U.S. trade relationships and stimulate domestic manufacturing. While positioned as an economic safeguard, these tariffs are having a direct and measurable impact on K-12 schools, especially in the performing arts. Laurie Fellenz, Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Executive Director, has… Continue Reading
WI Dept of Public Instruction – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin (5/16/2025) Federal funding is essential to support the diverse needs of Wisconsin's students, schools and libraries. These resources provide vital assistance for: students with disabilities, economically disadvantaged families, youth mental health programs, English language learners and efforts to reduce class sizes. In addition to detailed lists of federal program and funding cuts, library services & technology… Continue Reading
NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award (5/16/2025) Congratulations to the 37 Wisconsin districts recently honored with the nation's Best Communities for Music Education distinction. The National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation award program recognizes and celebrates outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education part of a well-rounded education. More information is available on… Continue Reading
Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts – Websites (5/15/2025) Create Wisconsin provides current info and action steps concerning state and federal arts and creative funding. Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts’ Action Fund regularly update their sites to ensure timely information to all interested stakeholders. Continue Reading
Executive Orders & Arts Impact (5/15/2025) Americans for the Arts remains committed to the fundamental principle that the arts and artists from all backgrounds enrich every community and should be accessible to all. Americans for the Arts publishes a guide to provide up-to-date insight on Executive Orders and their impact on the arts. For more information and to download a current… Continue Reading
Arts Education Alliance – FY2026 Federal Budget Impact (5/8/2025) On May 2, President Trump released information about his administration’s FY 2026 budget proposal, and cuts to federal education programs outlined would have a devastating impact on funding for the 2026–27 school year. The national level Arts Education Alliance has released additional information on the Alliance webpages about the FY 2026 budget proposal cuts and… Continue Reading
NEA Impacted Organizations & Grants 2025 – List (5/8/2025) Dr. Rob Deemer at State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia has compiled an active worksheet of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Impacted Organizations & Grants self-reported through articles, social media posts, and Annie Dorsen's crowdsourced spreadsheet. Dr. Deemer reports this worksheet will be updated on a regular basis, and it demonstrates the… Continue Reading
Wisconsin Arts Board – NASAA: NEA and Arts Board Grants Impact (5/8/2025) Available through the Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB), the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has prepared three (3) informational one-pagers highlighting the impact of National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and Wisconsin Arts Board grants. Continue reading for linked NASAA informational pages and check out the impact of the Wisconsin Arts Board in your district… Continue Reading