Episode 272 - Safe to Create: Making Space for Connection and Growth
Laura and Matt GrundlerAlicia Gray
Students need room to experiment, take risks, make mistakes, and grow. But first, they need to feel safe enough to do so. In this episode of K12ArtChat the podcast, the Creativity Department talks with Alicia Gray, art educator and contributor to Restorative Practices in Education Through the Arts. Discover how restorative practices can help art educators create classrooms rooted in connection, belonging, and care. Moving beyond traditional art room strategies, the conversation explores relationship-first teaching, the healing potential of the artmaking process, and ways to build resilient communities where students feel supported as they navigate challenges and discover their potential.
