IAEN Highlights “Music Is Education” as a Powerful Advocacy Resource

Indianapolis, IN – September 11, 2025 – The Indiana Arts Education Network (IAEN) is excited to share that “Music Is Education”—a national initiative dedicated to empowering advocates for music education—is now live and available at www.musiciseducation.org.

Music Is Education provides educators, administrators, parents, and community members with research, advocacy tools, and messaging strategies to support music education for every child. This comprehensive resource hub helps stakeholders make the case for music programs in schools and advocate for equitable access to arts education at the local, state, and national levels.

“At IAEN, we believe that strong advocacy begins with strong information,” said Mike Kamphuis, President of the Indiana Arts Education Network (IAEN). “Music Is Education gives Indiana’s arts advocates a clear, actionable way to communicate the benefits of music education to decision-makers and the public.”

What You’ll Find on MusicIsEducation

• Research Library with compelling data on music’s impact on student success

• Advocacy Templates including letters, talking points, and campaign resources

• Policy Updates to stay informed about legislative and funding developments

• Community Engagement Tools to build local support and coalitions

IAEN encourages educators, administrators, and parents to explore this site and use its resources to advance music education advocacy efforts across Indiana.

Learn more at www.musiciseducation.org.