Episode 144: Building a Culture of Community
The presence of “community” in activities such as band and theater is obvious. These require groups of individuals to work together. That type of connection may look absent from the studio ...
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Episode 143: Intentional SEL in the Art Room
Yes, there are many Social Emotional Learning (SEL) moments in art classrooms students experience as part of sharing space and because art is about feeling. However, “for true SEL learning to ta ...
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Episode 142: National Arts in Education Week
Happy National Arts in Education Week! Established in 2010, this week-long celebration was created to recognize the impact arts have in education. The goal of the week? To bring awareness of this impo ...
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Episode 141: What do you Mean "Rules" for the Art Room?
What!? Rules!? Don’t be alarmed, this week’s guest, Art Educator Paul Kretchmer, explains—“We live in a world that is about relationships. ‘Rules’ are guides you ca ...
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Episode 140: Starting the School Year Off Right
With summer coming to an end and many schools already starting the new school year, it’s time to consider how to make the school year exciting, engaging, and enjoyable. A successful start goes a ...
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Episode 139: Creating Art Ecosystems
In general terms, an ecosystem is a complex network or interconnected system. Considering this, what is an “Art Ecosystem?” How does it differ from a PLN? Mike Mitchell joins the Creativit ...
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Episode 138: Talking about Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB)
“The very heart of TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) is centered around 1) the child is the artist, 2) the classroom is the studio, and 3) exploring what artists do.” TAB can be a stick ...
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Episode 137: Clay in the Art Room
Ceramics can be frustrating, clay is an intimidating medium for students as they begin working with it, but it can also be just as rewarding for those who stick with it. Students gain many skills work ...
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Episode 136: Making Meaningful Art Experiences through Partnership
Do you have a local arts center in your community? Have you considered working with them on a project but don’t know where to start? Susan Martin, Executive Director of the Bower Center for the ...
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Episode 134 & 135: Connected Arts Networks (CAN) - Teacher Leadership Part 1 & 2
There are all kinds of perspectives around what educational leadership looks and feels like. It’s not one size fits all, it impacts the mood, atmosphere, and environment of a school so it must b ...
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