Resources
We have collected a variety of resources that touch on key ideas in the Declaration, including articles, books, and websites. We look forward to expanding this section with your recommendations.
Students in Our City Schools
Demographic information about students who attend city schools, as well as sources that examine the historical contexts of urban education in the United States.
City Music Education
Practical and theoretical resources for music teachers in city settings, including best practices, research-based strategies, and culturally responsive teaching.
Music Ecosystems
Sources, both current and historical, that highlight the ecological nature of music education networks in America’s cities.
Music Educator Lifecycle
Sources that examine the pipeline by which students become music educators, with particular attention to the barriers that affect who has access to music education degree programs.