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K12ArtChat the podcast, Episode 227 Resources
In a world that prioritizes productivity and measurable outcomes, making the case for art can feel like an uphill battle. Having strong partner organizations to lean on when advocating, especially in education, is essential! In this episode the Creativity Department explores the work of the Arts Education Alliance. Laura and Matt are joined by Amanda Karhuse, Assistant Executive Director, Advocacy & Public Policy for The National Association for Music Education’s (NAfME) and Ray Yang the National Art Education Association’s (NAEA) Director of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, and Special Initiatives. Listen in and learn about the core mission, collaborative efforts, and overall important byproducts of this collaboration between NAEA, NAfME, NAMAE, NDEO, and EdTA.
Guests
Amanda Karhuse
Assistant Executive Director for Advocacy & Public Policy at the National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
In her role, Amanda coordinates federal and state policy and advocacy efforts for NAfME, which includes lobbying, coalition-building activities, and strengthening the capacity of music education advocates. Amanda leads the Music Education Policy Roundtable, serves as facilitator for the National Coalition for Art Standards, and co-chairs the Arts Education Partnership Data Working Group. In 2024, Amanda became the lead federal lobbyist for the Arts Education Alliance.
Ray Yang
Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, & Special Initiatives at the National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Explore these resources from the K12ArtChat podcast, Meet the Arts Education Alliance, with Amanda Karhuse and Ray Yang.
Contact
Links
- Arts Ed Alliance webinar
- Support Federal Funding Impacting Arts Education
- How to Support Arts Education
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