RIMEA - Advocacy

"I think I should have no other mortal wants, if I could always have plenty of music. It seems to infuse strength into my limbs and ideas into my brain. Life seems to go on without effort, when I am filled with music." ~ George Eliot
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Latest News

Advancing Equity Through the Arts and Humanities Act of 2022
Public Comment to Include Arts Education in Rhode Island Graduation Requirements
Petition to Include Arts Education in Rhode Island Graduation Requirements
March 2022 is "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS" Month
Field Trip Fundraising in RI
Return To Music Fall 2021 Resource Guide for Teachers/Staff/Administrators/Families - approved by RIDE and RIDOH
ESSER III - the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. School districts' plans for ESSER III funds will be due beginning late August 2021. Here's how you can advocate for your school and program.
Restore Rhode Island School Music Plus MORE!
UPDATED COVID GUIDANCE from RIDE and the RIDOH - May 2021
The Reopening Guidance Document was posted on June 30, 2020.
The NAfME GRASSROOTS ACTION CENTER has resources and ideas that can be used to help sustain and save our programs. Let your representatives in government hear from you... it's easy!
In late May, RIMEA sent this 2020 COVID Advocacy Statement to all Rhode Island school superintendents.
Dr. David Neves and a panel from RIMEA, RISCA and NAfME hosted MUSIC ADVOCACY WEBINAR on June 2, 2020. SEE BELOW.
"Arts Education is Essential" document delivered to RIDE - June 2, 2020
Reopening RI: Band and Chorus - June 25, 2020

MUSIC ADVOCACY NOW Webinar - June 2, 2020

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