Advocacy
Events
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YA on the Hill
US Capitol BuldingYA on the Hill consists of pre-arranged meetings between Young Audiences Arts for Learning (YA) advocacy teams and elected officials on Capitol Hill. This offering is not included as part of general registration, but we encourage registrants to set up meetings with their elected officials during this time. If you have questions about YA on […]
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Session A2. Advocacy in Action: From Capitol Hill to Community Impact
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Whether you joined colleagues on Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress or are looking to strengthen your advocacy voice from your community, this interactive session will help you turn inspiration into action. We will unpack the roles of federal, state, and local governments so you can better understand where and how your voice makes an impact.
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Session F4. From Story to System: How Narrative Drives Arts Education Policy in Alabama
Westin Wash., DC City Center 1400 M St SW, Washington, D.C.Together we will explore how local stories from classrooms and communities can shape conversations with superintendents, legislators, and funders. Participants will practice combining data and personal stories to make a clear case for arts education and will leave with templates and examples they can apply in their own work. Through this process, we will look at how narrative helps build lasting relationships among schools, districts, and state partners and how shared stories can move systems forward.