by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | Apr 22, 2026 | ELOP Program, Music & Brain Development, Prop 28
Why Music Education Is More Than “Just an Elective” For years, music programs were treated as enrichment—valuable, but optional. Science says otherwise. Research consistently shows that music education directly enhances brain development, impacting how students think,... 
by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | Sep 8, 2025 | ELOP Program, Prop 28, Resource Hub
California schools now have more ways than ever to expand access to music and arts education thanks to Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and Proposition 28 (Prop 28) funding. These state initiatives are designed to ensure students of all grade levels... 
by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | Aug 12, 2025 | ELOP Program, Resource Hub
When California launched the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), the goal was simple: give students more meaningful learning time after school and during breaks. But based on our work with school districts across the state, we’ve seen that just adding an... 
by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | May 12, 2025 | ELOP Program, Prop 28, Resource Hub
1. Use Prop 28 to Hire and Equip Even if your district hasn’t secured a full-time credentialed music teacher, you can: Use 20% of Prop 28 funds for instruments, curriculum, and support Begin programming with a CDE 80/20 waiver if needed Partner with After School Music... 
by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | Mar 10, 2025 | ELOP Program, Resource Hub
May Revision Update Since the initial budget proposal in January, the May Revision to California’s 2025-26 budget has introduced further updates to ELOP funding and eligibility. Key May Revision Highlights: Funding Increase: Adds $516 million to the ongoing... 
by AfterSchoolMusicAcademy | Feb 21, 2025 | CCSPP, ELOP Program, Prop 28, Resource Hub
Advancing Music Education in California As of February 2025, California continues to expand access to universal music education through major initiatives like Proposition 28 and the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP). These programs aim to ensure...