The Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) Executive Board has adopted the following positions on topics critical to music education.
- Washington State Graduation Requirements
- Funding for Music as Part of Basic Education
- Qualified Music Educators and Music Administrators
- Literacy as the Primary Goal
- Administration
- Elementary Music
- District Music Budgets
Black Lives Matter
WMEA Statement of solidarity, affirmation, and action: Black Lives Matter
NAfME What We Believe: Black Lives Matter
Inclusivity and Diversity in Music Education
Equity and Access in Music Education
WMEA COVID-19 Reopening Statement
Music classes are a welcoming and inclusive school community that emphasizes teamwork and positive self-expression. With all of the uncertainty and trauma in our world at this time, it is essential to the social and emotional well-being of our students that this community stays intact. If cuts are made, it will take years for our music programs to recover, and our students will be deprived of an activity that connects them to school and to each other, during a time of isolation and crisis. Now more than ever, schools must offer stability, inspiration, and a framework of support that will enable students to thrive. Music education fosters character development and learning in creativity, literacy, cooperation, teamwork, and humanity. For many students, music is a lifeline in times of trouble.
Read our full WMEA COVID-19 Reopening Statement.
Questions should be directed to the WMEA President (president@wmea.org)
Advocacy Chair (advocacy@wmea.org)
Executive Director (director@wmea.org)