Learning Loss

Research confirms what art teachers have known for a long time — visual arts education supports students’ academic and social development. Even if you don’t tackle cross-curricular or arts integration, research shows that art for arts’ sake has an impact.

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FLEX + PRO addresses issues that are prevalent this fall: assessment to determine student readiness levels and progress over time, instructional strategies to engage all learners, differentiation strategies to target all populations, and supporting student emotional well-being.
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1-2-3 A-R-T YouTube Series

This seven-episode mini-series will address the learning gap many kindergarten and first-grade students will face when going back to school this year. Coming out of COVID, our kindergarteners may be experiencing a lack of social skills due to isolation and the loss of fine motor skills due to online learning and increased dependence on screens. As art teachers, how can we anticipate our youngest artists’ needs and meet them where they are? Join Lindsey Moss from The Art of Education University as she shares tons of tips and tricks for success with kindergarteners!

Free articles, podcasts and resources to help you bridge the learning gap

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Studio Practices

Back to Basics: How to Teach Different Photography Genres in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Media & Techniques

Why Monotype Printmaking Matters Beyond the Art Room & How To Make One

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Fresh Artists and Engaging Ways to Bring Them to Your Art Students

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

6 Photographers with Fascinating Processes to Share with Your Students

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum

Make an Impact: Helpful Environmental Service Learning Ideas in the Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

4 Ways to Use Student Art for Community Service Learning & Well-Being

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

3 Fascinating Stories of Artists Serving the Military

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

5 Strange and Awesome Surrealist Artworks to Boost Your Surrealism Lessons

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Studio Practices

How to Create Ethically Responsible Digital Surrealism with AI for the K-12 Art Room

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Curriculum Design

How to Train Your Robot: AI Prompt Engineering for Art Teachers

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

5 Ways to Use Photography to Improve Visual Literacy in the K-12 Art Room 

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Connections

Art Room Superpowers: 3 Ways to Teach with Comic Books

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article

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