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The Art of SEL—2 Reasons Why It’s Not “One More Thing”

Art Education focuses on engaging in self-discovery, goal setting, and working alongside others. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) leads students through an...
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Podcast

Why We Need SEL Right Now (Ep. 193)

In today’s episode, Nic welcomes on Jonathan Juravich. Jonathan is an elementary art teacher from Columbus, Ohio, and the host...
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8 Engaging Summer Assignments Your High Schoolers Will Actually Want To Do!

Have you ever assigned summer artmaking activities to your high schoolers only to come back in the fall to hastily...
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Podcast

The Art of SEL, Episode 3: Self-Management

In the third episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan dives into the topic of self-management. Self-management is the ability...
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The Art of SEL, Episode 2: Self-Awareness

In the second episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the importance of self-awareness. Self-awareness is–as Jonathan’s students understand...
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student portrait made of beads
Article

A Portrait Lesson You Won’t Want to Miss That Synthesizes Media

In the spring of 2019, AP Art & Design shifted the portfolio expectations, leaving some art teachers scratching their heads....
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Article

Be the Weird—Reaching That One Kid

Jason Tharp, the author and artist behind It’s Okay to be a Unicorn, It’s Okay to Smell Good, the Big...
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Podcast

The Art of SEL, Episode 1: SEL and the Role of Art

In the first episode of The Art of SEL, Jonathan explores the importance of social and emotional learning for both...
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Podcast

Introducing The Art of SEL

It’s time for a sneak peek of the newest show on the AOEU podcast network: The Art of SEL. The...
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Podcast

Innovation Through Design (Ep. 264)

Today’s episode takes a look at AOEU’s newest graduate course, Innovation Through Design. Abby Schukei returns to the show to discuss...
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Article

4 Ways to Differentiate in the Art Classroom

Our art rooms are magical places where we see a wide range of neurodiverse students. This is probably one of...
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You Might Owe DBAE More Than You Think

Have you ever flipped through old art education textbooks? Or walked into a new job where you needed to follow...
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