Lobbying For Music Education

Last week, Progressive Music joined with other members of the music products industry for a week in Washington, DC to lobby for music education - specifically for the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Act (referred to as No Child Left Behind.) The effort was designed to keep music as a solid part of a well-rounded education for all children. Industry members were also asking that any reauthorization would allow states greater flexibility in how schools are designated as not meeting AYP (adequate Yearly Progress.) Music, the arts and other "non-tested" subjects are vital to a well rounded education and should be an important part of any student's day - if that subject is tested or not.

More information on the visit is available here - http://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/namm-members-storm-capitol-hill-battle-counterfeit