By Amber Friel, NAfME Communications Manager, Advocacy and Public Policy After months of intense advocacy and lingering uncertainty, the much-anticipated Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Labor–HHS–Education appropriations bill has been signed
On why theatre class matters—and how it changes lives offscreen When Stranger Things fans met Ms. Harris in season five, they were meeting more than just a new character in
On a bright day in Washington, D.C., over 100 theatre educators, students, and advocates from 20 different states gathered for the Educational Theatre Association’s (EdTA) Advocacy Day 2025. The goal:
March is Theatre in Our Schools (TIOS) month, an opportunity for thousands of educators and Thespians around the country to celebrate and showcase the transformative power of theatre education. Whether
As educators continue to look for opportunities to make school programs more inclusive, simply being aware of cultural differences and the need for DEI work is no longer enough. At
For theatre educators, choosing a production can feel like a serious predicament. On the one hand, you want to provide Thespians with an opportunity to challenge themselves and explore complex
It’s that time of year again – Arts in Education Week is back, running from September 10-16. Established by Congress in 2010, the program helps highlight the power of arts
| by Cory Wilkerson | Each year when we launch the DemocracyWorks Essay Competition I fondly recall the time it took my students to get me into Pennsylvania state capitol
Things to say Here’s a checklist of twelve things that advocates should consider as part of a meeting with their target audience. Each one can make the difference between a
