Earlier this month the Illinois State Board of Education released Teach Illinois: Strong Teachers, Strong Classrooms. The implementation of this publication could have sweeping impact on teacher preparation in Illinois. (The publication is open for public comment until Tuesday, October 2.)
As music teachers, we often say that we teach humans first and music second. In the same spirit, as we approach policy, we need to advocate for policies that not only benefit the music program, but also ensure that students, both in our classrooms and throughout the state, are receiving an education that addresses their needs.
