Choir Ninja, With Ryan Guth

The best thing we can do for our music education programs is to be actively involved in the discussions that shape our standards. Don’t just respond to decisions that other people make without the benefit of an arts advocate guiding them. In this episode Justin deconstructs the Every Student Succeeds Act, No Child Left Behind, Common Core, and the mysteries of speaking your administration’s language. Listen: Highlight to Tweet: “It’s easy to feel unappreciated….It’s easy to turn negative. The challenge becomes not letting those thing flips the switch in your brain, and maintaining the momentum you’ve already established.” - Justin Caithaml Show Notes: In the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) music is listed as its own subject for a well rounded education (for the first time). Federal law now backs you up when you advocate for music education. Be aware of your state’s response to the legislation. Be informed, so that you can be an effective advocate. Find out how your administration is responding to the ESSA.