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
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Arts Education Alliance – FY2026 Federal Budget Impact
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 actions that … [Read more...] about Arts Education Alliance – FY2026 Federal Budget Impact
Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education – FY2026
On May 2, President Trump released information about his administration’s FY 2026 budget proposal. Not all details were shared, but the cuts to federal education programs outlined would have a devastating impact on funding for the 2026–27 school year. Arts Education Alliance has shared additional details and ways to share voice related to arts education. >>More … [Read more...] about Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education – FY2026
2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit
Many Wisconsin teachers have expressed concern about how support for music education may look post-pandemic. WMEA is offering an advocacy summit on February 16, 2021 from 6:30-8:30pm to support educators with tools and resources for local conversation about 2021-22 student needs, allocation, scheduling, and resources. Educators and administrators from across the state will … [Read more...] about 2021 WMEA Proactive Advocacy Summit
Performing Arts Leaders Provide Student Opportunities Through Online Showcases
In the same way that it has halted action on the athletic fields and running tracks, the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed a collective silence within auditoriums and concert halls across the United States, where high school performing arts students would otherwise be displaying their musical, oratorical and theatrical talents. For many NFHS member and affiliate … [Read more...] about Performing Arts Leaders Provide Student Opportunities Through Online Showcases