Our Mission
To positively impact the motivation, achievement, and self-confidence of underserved students by integrating music education into the core curriculum of under-resourced schools.
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ETM CEO Janice Weinman and City Council Member Shaun Abreu co-authored an op-ed for amNY, focusing on the impending NYC teacher shortage. They examine the causes for the shortage and propose an innovative solution that is grounded in our experience with teacher workforce development.
Read the op-ed here!
launching our workforce development program
The nationwide teacher shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic, has caused music teacher vacancies at many schools and, as a result, many children are denied access to music education. To address this issue, we have created a career pathway program to support musicians as they transition into teaching roles. Under the supervision and mentorship of veteran teachers, teaching artists of varied backgrounds will gain critical experience in NYC schools as they develop their skills to pursue careers as music educators. This program is supported by a $3M grant for use over five years to improve the recruitment, induction and retention of music teachers.
Read more about the program!
new ETM: THE PODCAST episode!
Join us as we go inside ETM’s pioneering Music Teacher Workforce Development Program to understand the origins and impact of the initiative during its first year. We speak with ETM leadership, instructional supervisors, master teachers, and ETM’s first cohort of interns for a holistic perspective on how ETM is uniquely building the next generation of qualified music educators in NYC schools.
you’re invited to etm’s 2024 golf outing!
We’re returning to Wykagyl Country Club this fall for our annual golf outing! The 2024 event promises to be even bigger and better, with a few new surprises. Join us Monday, September 23 for a spectacular day in support of ETM and music education. See you on the green!
Tickets and sponsorships available now!
Education Through Music is the largest nonprofit provider of direct and comprehensive music education as a core subject in New York City schools
Why Music Education?
It is part of a well-rounded education, essential for students’ social and emotional well-being, and a critical tool for establishing equity and access.
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