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Tracy Hare

Hi! My name is Tracy Hare and I am in my 11th year of teaching middle school art for a small district in central Minnesota. I received my B.S. in Art Education from St. Cloud State University and my M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota.

In my classroom, I strive for deepening 21st century skills by encouraging my students to practice critical thinking, solve open-ended problems creatively and work together to produce, connect and share their artwork.

When I am not answering to “Ms. Hare” at school, I am answering to “Mom” at home. My husband and I have three little people that provide us endless energy, motivation and inspiration.

I am thrilled to be contributing a middle school perspective as a member of The Art of Education writing team.

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A Look at the 2018 State of Art Education

In January of 2018, The Art of Education conducted the world’s largest survey of active K-12 art teachers in the...
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The Anatomy of a PRO Learning Pack

Earlier today, we introduced you to a new, personalized-learning subscription for art teachers, Art Ed PRO. You’ve read all about...
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Save Hours on Your Next Order Form With This Handy Tool

This time of year, you start to get creative with supplies. Last fall’s overstuffed supply closet might look a bit...
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21st Century Attributes for the Art Room

For years we’ve been hearing about the importance of teaching 21st-century skills. These are the types of “soft skills” that...
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Why Helping Students Set Personal Goals Is a Must-Do

We constantly set goals in education. As teachers, we set goals for professional development and teacher evaluation purposes but rarely...
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Can You Simplify Your Rubrics to a Single Point?

Rubrics. Is there really a clear cut way to efficiently and effectively use them in the art room? They are...
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The Ultimate List of Secondary Art Room Bellringers

If you teach at the secondary level, you know the problems “passing time” can cause for classroom management. Sure, it’s...
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Comprehensive Curriculum Examples for Every Age Level

Returning to school is stressful. You’re trying to put away your supply order, create seating charts, and figure out how that...
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How to Effortlessly Incorporate Fiber Arts Into Your Curriculum

Fiber arts are often ignored when planning curriculum. Maybe we feel students are too old for a weaving lesson or...
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The Most Important Info You Need to Know About Flipping Your Art Room

Flipping your instruction can be a lifesaver in the art room. Traditional and TAB classrooms alike can benefit from using flipped...
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An Easy Way to Assess Your Students’ Knowledge

Around this time every summer, I start to wonder if I wrapped up my art classes in a thorough and...
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How to Choose the Best Brushes and Palettes for Your Budget

I like to get my supply order for the upcoming school year to my principal before I leave for summer...
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