NAfME Grassroots Action Center
by National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
From the NAfME website:
Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill
Section titled “Make Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill”The NAfME Grassroots Action Center is an interactive advocacy portal that allows music education supporters to easily contact their political representatives. By providing pre-written letters, bill trackers, and policy briefing documents, NAfME simplifies the lobbying process to protect federal and state funding for the arts.
Core Advocacy Resources
Section titled “Core Advocacy Resources”- Direct Legislator Messaging: Send customized, pre-drafted emails or letters directly to your specific state and federal representatives based on your ZIP code.
- Active Legislative Bill Tracker: Monitor active congressional bills, education policy changes, and appropriations committees that impact arts funding.
- Federal Funding Fact Sheets: Download detailed briefs explaining how the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and other federal initiatives support a well-rounded music education.
- Advocacy Leadership Training: Access webinars, toolkits, and virtual workshops to learn professional techniques for building coalitions and presenting to school district leaders.