The Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA) has experienced significant membership growth recently, according to an official announcement. Carol Dweck’s influential 2006 book, “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success,” introduced a new educational model that challenges the notion of fixed intelligence and emphasizes the potential for growth through effort and learning strategies.
AMEA representatives noted that the organization’s membership has increased from slightly more than 1,500 to 1,716 as of the end of July, as reported by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). This expansion elevates Alabama’s MEA to the tenth largest in the nation, despite the state’s ranking as the 24th largest geographically.
AMEA leadership expressed gratitude to members for encouraging colleagues to join the organization, highlighting the benefits of a collaborative music education community. The association emphasized the importance of continued collaboration, mentorship, and engagement with collegiate members to sustain this momentum.
AMEA officials recently participated in the NAfME Fall Summit, held at The University of Alabama on September 20. This event provided an opportunity to connect and advance shared goals within the music education field.
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