Teaching with Inquiry in the Art Room
Where the Shift Begins There’s a moment that happens in a lot of art rooms. You show an image, explain a concept, maybe demonstrate a technique, and then pause. Some students jump in. Others ...
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The Benefits of a K–12 Visual Arts Education
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Barbara PlaceWhat are the benefits of a visual arts education? This is a topic that has been debated among various K–12 stakeholders for years. This article addresses the question from various perspectives t ...
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10 Things Art Educators Should Do in the Summer
Monday, June 16, 2025 | Cindy ToddDuring the school year, art educators spend so much time and energy on lesson planning and student projects that their own artistic practice and inspiration often fall by the wayside. For art educator ...
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6 Guidelines for Differentiating Instruction
Friday, June 6, 2025 | Heather FountainDifferentiated instruction provides multiple options for students to take in information and make sense of ideas. Differentiated instruction requires teachers to be flexible in their approach to teach ...
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What is Restorative Practice?
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | Lisa Kay, Donalyn Heise, and Beverley JohnsRestorative practice is defined as having the ability to bring back health, strength, or a feeling of well-being. Restorative practice can be defined as actions we put into place that support, encoura ...
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It Starts with Art
Friday, September 6, 2024 | Toni HennemanIt’s an unfortunate fact that many schools view art, music, and theater classes as a break for students. Students might even refer to these subjects as specials, electives, and extras, implying ...
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Celebrating a Legacy
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | SchoolArts magazineNancy Walkup, Editor-in-Chief, 2005–2024 The SchoolArts staff wants to celebrate Nancy Walkupʼs twenty-year legacy as editor-in-chief in the best way possible—with a surprise feature in S ...
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Why Summer Is the Perfect Time for Art Teacher Professional Development
Monday, August 5, 2024 | Toni HennemanSummertime: just hearing the word brings a smile to any teacher’s face. For many educators, it’s a time to recharge, reconnect with family, travel, etc. But there’s another activity ...
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Life on the Road, Art on a Cart
Friday, July 19, 2024 | Bonnie GreeneIt’s an all-too-common fact that some art classrooms are mobile. “Art on a Cart” is something we’re all familiar with but, unless you teach from one, maybe you haven’t re ...
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The Benefits of Discipline-Specific Professional Development for Art Teachers
Monday, June 3, 2024 | Toni HennemanEvery art teacher knows the frustration of sitting through a PD session that has nothing to do with their subject. It’s not just a minor inconvenience or a meme-worthy joke; it’s a real ob ...
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