Teaching and Advocacy: The Multiple Roles of Music Educators

This session invites you to reflect on what may be one of our most essential roles as educators in the arts: advocacy. The panel will share their personal experiences in advocacy ranging from meetings with U.S. Senators and Representatives, California law makers, and working in their own communities and classrooms to ‘ensure that all California students have equitable access to UTK-12 music education that embraces diverse and inclusive music-making throughout California.’ This session is interactive with both panel and audience participation. Revisit your why we teach music and the importance of a well-balanced education that includes arts and music education.