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    • What do administrators think? Perceptions of popular music education in Iowa

      https://doi.org/10.1386/jpme_00173_1
      Available online: 13 January 2026

      This study examined Iowa school administrators’ perceptions of popular music education and identified key teacher attributes valued for its inclusion. Using an electronic survey modelled after previous research, 292 Iowa administrators shared their views on popular music education courses and teacher qualities. Although awareness of popular music education was low, administrators expressed moderate to high interest in integrating courses such as songwriting, guitar and modern band into school curricula. The highest-rated teacher attributes were making music accessible to students with special needs, engaging at-risk students and using innovative teaching methods. These findings highlight areas for curriculum development, suggesting a pathway for popular music education to increase student engagement and inclusivity in schools.

    • Popular music in elementary classrooms: An analysis of music educators’ self-reported attitudes and practices

      Authors: Ian Cicco and Melissa J. Ryan
      https://doi.org/10.1386/jpme_00172_1
      Available online: 29 November 2025

      The purpose of this exploratory study was to investigate the self-reported practices of elementary music teachers ( = 87) regarding popular music and their attitudes towards its role in elementary music curricula. Findings revealed that many elementary music teachers actively incorporate popular music into their instruction, with 65.1 per cent of participants reporting frequent or very frequent use. Participants held generally positive attitudes towards popular music, associating it with being relevant, valuable and educational. However, teachers’ attitudes were mixed when it came to using popular music to explore social and racial justice topics; while some participants expressed enthusiasm and found it important to use popular music to give a voice to the oppressed and address contemporary issues, others avoided the topic due to personal beliefs or political pressures. Implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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