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How to Manage Change With a Leadership Mindset
Change is a constant in life, but that doesn’t make it easy. Change is hard for everyone. The upcoming school...
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Introducing FLEX Curriculum by The Art of Education University
Hello, I’m Jessica Balsley, Founder and President at The Art of Education University (AOEU). I remember my first years...
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Introducing a Master’s Degree From The Art of Education University
Hello, I’m Jessica Balsley, Founder of The Art of Education University (AOEU). During my second year of teaching art, I...
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What It Means to Be a Lifelong Learner
You probably entered the field of education, in part, because you love to learn. That thirst for new knowledge is...
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How to Be Taken Seriously as a Young Art Teacher
Youth is a positive thing. Young teachers have energy, haven’t been jaded by the system yet, and genuinely want to...
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Craft Your Perfect PD Plan With This Helpful Tool
Making the decision to start something can be the most difficult step in any new process. Once the decision is...
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The One Question to Ask Yourself When Setting Professional Goals
Time flies when you are having fun (as an art teacher!). At the start of your career, you probably had...
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10 Things Art Teachers Don’t Need to Do, but Really Should
Sometimes the ‘non-essentials’ are actually the most important things we do. Let me explain. Sure, we must submit grades, show...
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A Simple Trick to Make Time for Each of Your Students
It can be difficult to find time to visit with individual students during the rush of a busy art class...
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How to Revamp Curriculum to Meet the National Visual Art Standards
A question we hear often is, “How are actual schools around the country using the National Visual Art Standards to...
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Preparing for Perfect Pointillism Projects
When teaching specific art styles like Pointillism or Impressionism, the focus is often on the ‘wow factor’ of the final product....
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