Why doesn't federal funding solve equity in music education?

The U.S. Department of Education allocates greater funding to fields focused on workforce preparation. Music education funding remains inadequate until we treat education as a means for wellbeing, not just career readiness.

Why don't grants create equity in music education?

Grants are finite and only help a portion of the population. They also require resources to apply for — meaning schools that already have more resources are better positioned to receive them, creating greater inequity.

What is the solution to equity in music education?

A sustainable, technology-driven platform that generates its own funding and delivers free, world-class music education to every student — regardless of school budget, family income, or zip code. Practicing Musician offers 3,500+ free video lessons across 15 instruments to hundreds of thousands of students in 46 countries.

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Equity in Music Education

If you're reading this post, you likely already believe that equity in music education is essential. You're also likely aware

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