In this end-of-year episode, hosts Matt Grundler and Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz sit down with Connected Arts Network (CAN) educators Cody Puckett and Kim Guadagnoli to reflect on the journey of t ...
Read MoreAs the school year winds down, educators often face the challenge of creating meaningful closure to the school year. In this episode of the Connected Arts Network (CAN) Series, hosts Dr. Mi’Jan ...
Read MoreHow could teaching art be dangerous? Well, we all know a kiln is no simple piece of equipment, but we are not talking about dangerous in the traditional sense. In this episode, we’re discussing ...
Read MoreThe act of play is an important part of students’ educational experience. Through it, they engage with language skills, think creatively, and explore how the world around us works. However, in t ...
Read MoreWhat exactly are Restorative Practices, and how do these actions support, encourage, and build relationships? How can they be used to build resilience and cope with adversity? As scholars, artists, ed ...
Read MoreEver had a moment where everything just clicked? That’s what happened to Art Teacher Tasha Newton. Tasha started her career at the elementary level but ended up finding purpose in the high schoo ...
Read MoreAs art educators, we know one of the most difficult things to navigate is sustaining consistent work, life, and creative balance. Matt Johnson, President of the Maine Art Education Association, joins ...
Read MoreAs educators navigate the ever-changing landscape of arts education, the need to foster emotional strength, adaptability, and creative confidence in students and themselves has never been more importa ...
Read MoreOn the surface, there doesn’t seem to be a difference between teaching and coaching, but when you get into the nitty-gritty the differences are evident. In this episode of Connected Arts Network ...
Read MoreHow can contemporary art serve as a bridge for dialogue, empathy, and understanding in today’s classrooms? Matt and Laura welcome Joe Fusaro—artist, educator, and co-author of The Visual E ...
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