The Importance of Equity in My Walk

James Daugherty

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“Experiences shape internal beliefs and values. Past experiences have created meaning deep inside me. Eventually these experiences will shape how I interact with and influence others. Those things deep inside will eventually come forward for all to see and hear. This means we need to be open to understanding and sometimes questioning our why and our how. Being reflective is a cornerstone to begin an equity understanding and journey as educators and leaders.”

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From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott.

Category

  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA)

Resource Type

  • Blog / Article

Year Added

2024

image of Hilton Long Beach hotel with copy 2026 Biennial NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference. Long Beach, California. Call for proposals due February 23, 2026. Logos for Society for Music Teacher Education and Society for Research in Music Education
From Budget to Brilliance: Building Strong Music Programs. 2026 NAfME Music Program Leaders Forum. January 29-30, 2026. Phoenix-Mesa, Arizona. Image of Delta Hotels Marriott. Logos for NAfME Council of Music Program Leaders and Arizona Annual State Music Education Conference theme Teaching with Passion, Leading with Purpose
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