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) … [Read more...] about 2025 Tariff Impacts on K-12 Music Education
Archives for May 2025
WI Dept of Public Instruction – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin
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, … [Read more...] about WI Dept of Public Instruction – Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin
NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award
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 … [Read more...] about NAMM Foundation Best Communities for Music Education Award
Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts – Websites
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. … [Read more...] about Create Wisconsin, Wisconsin Arts Board, and Americans for the Arts – Websites
Executive Orders & Arts Impact
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 copy, visit their Comprehensive Guide … [Read more...] about Executive Orders & Arts Impact