2026 MIOSM® Proclamation
MMEA extends its sincere appreciation to Governor Wes Moore
for issuing Maryland’s official Music In Our Schools Month® Proclamation.
This proclamation highlights the importance of music education and affirms Maryland’s continued commitment to providing meaningful, high-quality music learning experiences for all students.
Thank you for your continued support of music education in Maryland.
Governor’s Proclamation Spotlights National Arts in Education Week
Baltimore, Maryland. September 14-21, 2025. By official proclamation, Governor Wes Moore acknowledged the annual celebrations of arts in public schools enshrined in Federal Law that takes place during the second full week of September. National Arts in Education Week is a celebration that calls attention to the transformative impact of the arts on students, teachers, and school communities.
Passed by Congress in 2010, this week is designated to highlight the benefits of and need for the arts in education so that elected officials and educational decision-makers nationwide can find ways to support equitable arts access for students of all backgrounds. Arts education is not a luxury. Arts education is required by State (COMAR) and Federal (ESSA) regulation and is a critical component of a well-rounded and world-class education, and yet it is too often undervalued and deprioritized in education policies and decisions made at the state and local levels.
The proclamation includes the “priority that we reflect this recognition in policies and practices that expand access to arts education for Maryland’s public school students, so that they can access the cognitive, social, and emotional benefits of a robust arts education,” and “Maryland will continue working towards expanding access to arts education as an integral part of its mission to deliver a world-class education to its public school students.”
ED-OMB Letter
Dear Signers of the ED-OMB Letter,
First and foremost, thank you to all of the organizations that signed onto this letter and have joined us in this important advocacy effort. Here is the final copy of the letter and the accompanying press release in case folks want to share with your own press lists and communities, modify as your own release, or post on your own websites. We will continue to uplift this with the press and Capitol Hill staff––folks should feel free to do the same.
Additionally, we have stood up this #EdFundsNow campaign page, which has the action alert, letter, press release, and other resources related to this ongoing issue. Feel free to share this page far and wide as well as it has a link for individuals to take further action and keep up the grassroots pressure on Congress to contact OMB.
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing advocacy and look forward to our continued work together.
In solidarity,
Ally
Ally Talcott
Pronouns: she/her
Founding Partner | Allied for Progress Consulting
Arts Education Advocacy Resources
Calling All Arts Advocates!
We need your voice to make a difference!
Contact your members of Congress today and urge them to:
⭐️ Oppose Actions to Dismantle the Department of Education
⭐️ Support the Department of Education Protection Act (H.R. 433)
How You Can Make an Impact:
⭐️ Share Your Story – Let them know why arts education matters to you and your students.
⭐️ Spread the Word – Encourage fellow educators, parents, and community members to take action.
Arts advocates must stand together to protect the future of our students. Act now to ensure that arts education remains a vital part of every child’s education.
Read more and take action here.
IMPORTANT UPDATE!
MMEA Statement on Governor Moore’s
FY 2026 Budget Proposal
Read Now and Take Action!
Click here to read.
Easy way to communicate with legislators! Send once a day if you want with the click of a button!
Advocacy Newsletters
Please read the newsletters below for information
and links on how to advocate for music programs.
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Previous Advocacy Newsletters
2025 NAfME Hill Day
On June 11, 2025, MMEA Leadership and Collegiate Members participated in NAfME Hill Day, advocating for music education in Maryland. Together, we met with Congressional offices, shared our stories, and highlighted the importance of music education for all students. The day was inspiring, providing an opportunity to connect with policymakers, celebrate the impact of music education, and leave energized to continue advocating for our students and profession.
Ask your congressperson to support Title IV Part A Funding for Music Education!
Learn more about this coalition and
stay tuned for the campaign.
For arts education to remain central to a well-rounded education and fully funded to support the well-being of all students and the entire school community, we must protect arts educators’ jobs and maintain K-12 arts programs. Visit Arts Are Education for more information.
Supportive Organizations
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