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Program Health

FUNDING
ADVOCACY
DEI
STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Proactively Address Teacher Shortage

You can influence and recruit your students to pursue a career in teaching music. Focus on these six key areas to foster student development in music education.
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10 Tough Questions from Student Leaders

Student leaders are given the opportunity to ask the questions that they may be afraid to ask their band directors at the BOA Summer Camp.

People Who Can Help You and Your Program

Look beyond the four walls of your band room and reach out to the people who can help you and your music room succeed.
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6 STEPS TO GET FUNDS THAT SUPPORT ESSA’S “WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION”

Do your homework to stay on top of funding available for music education.

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BRING ADMINISTRATORS PLANS, NOT PROBLEMS

Keep open lines of communication with administrators and the school board to ensure they are aware of your program’s plans, goals and needs.

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Funding

Being a music educator requires you to be creative in class – and in the budget meeting. Check out these ideas.

BROWSE FUNDING

Advocacy

The arts are not only important to us and our students, but also to our communities. Be heard. 

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DEI

Including all our voices helps make the music better. Let’s talk about inclusivity in music education here.

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Student Leadership