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The Podcast

Relationship Building Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? (Episode 1)

Classroom Management Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? (Episode 2)

Physical Space Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Organization? (Episode 3)

Curriculum Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? (Episode 4)

Curriculum Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professionalism? (Episode 5)

Professional Practice Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Evaluations? (Episode 6)

Curriculum Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Assessment? (Episode 7)

Professional Learning Art of Education Magazine & Media

What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Professional Development? (Episode 8)

Discover Innovative Ideas Written by Practicing Art Teachers on the Magazine

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  • Relationship Building
  • Curriculum Approaches
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Professional Practice

How to Be Successful in a New Position

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Professional Practice

10 Things You Need to Know Your First Year Teaching Middle School Art

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

10 Things You Need to Know Your First Year Teaching Elementary Art

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article
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Professional Practice

6 Pieces of Advice NOT to Follow Your First Year Teaching

Art of Education Magazine & Media Article

Listen to Advice and Tips from Veteran Art Teachers

Professional Practice Art of Education Magazine & Media

10 Things I Wish I Had Known My First Year (Ep. 028)

Advocacy Art of Education Magazine & Media

Adventures of a First Year Art Teacher (Ep. 029)

Professionalism Art of Education Magazine & Media

5 Things Cooperating Teachers (and Student Teachers) Need to Know (Ep. 089)

Curriculum Design Art of Education Magazine & Media

Exploring the National Standards: Create (Ep. 206)

Professionalism Art of Education Magazine & Media

5 Green Flags to Look for in Job Interviews (Ep. 419)

Classroom Management Art of Education Magazine & Media

Calming the Classroom Chaos (Ep. 207)

Curriculum Design Art of Education Magazine & Media

Exploring the National Standards: Connect (Ep. 208)

Curriculum Design Art of Education Magazine & Media

Exploring the National Standards: Present (Ep. 209)

Media & Techniques Art of Education Magazine & Media

Ideas for Making Art Outdoors (Ep. 233)

Professionalism Art of Education Magazine & Media

Exploring Art Teacher Myths (Ep. 366)

Do You Want More? Look No Further for Ongoing Resources