AOE was at the NAEA 2026 National Convention in Chicago, IL!
It was great to see you at booth #134!
The Art of Ed Community IRL was Amazing!
Thanks to everyone who joined the AOE team and fellow community members during NAEA26.
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Wear your scarves beyond the conference!
Thanks for sporting your AOE scarf at NAEA! Keep the art teacher energy going by wearing it at school and around your community—and tag @artofed so we can see it in the wild.
Waive Your Master’s Program Application Fee
Considering a graduate degree to advance your career? Meet with an admissions counselor at NAEA to learn about pathways, accreditation, and more. Take the next step in your journey as an artist and educator—with no application fee!
Request a waiver by March 4, 2026:
Meet with them for answers to any questions you have about the application process and degree programs. Claim your waiver and apply to the program by March 31, 2026, without application fees.
Fill out the fee waiver request.
Schedule and complete a virtual or in-person meeting with an admissions counselor in person at NAEA (March 5-7) or virtually by March 28. (You don’t have to attend NAEA26 to take advantage of this offer.)
Featured AOEU Presentations at NAEA 2026
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Janet Taylor
Thursday, March 5
4:30 PM | Gold Coast
Saturday, March 7
3:00 PM | Roosevelt 3A
Rebecca Potts Aguirre
Friday, March 6
4:30 PM | Grand E/F
Nathan Breitholtz
Friday, March 6
2:00 PM | Grand Hall L
Dr. Andrea McDonough
Thursday, March 5
7:00 AM | Plaza A
Thursday, March 5
2:00 PM | Regency D
Catie
Nasser
Thursday, March 5
12:00 PM | Digital Playground
Thursday, March 5
4:30 PM | Plaza B
Dr. Heather
Crockett
Thursday, March 5
1:00 PM | Toronto
Dr. Keri
Reynolds
Friday, March 6
2:00 PM | Grand Hall G
Dr. Theresa
Haugen
Thursday, March 5
3:00 PM | Regency A
Friday, March 6
12:00 PM | Michigan 3
Debi West
Friday, March 6
12:00 PM | Acapulco
Friday, March 6
3:00 PM | Grand Hall K
Saturday, March 7
12:00 PM | Burnham