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How to Use Artist Bios to Inspire Meaningful Research and Art Projects

Let’s be honest—every art teacher has “add more art history” on their bucket list. Between researching, fact-checking, and writing it...
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Article

Cell Phones in the Art Room: When They Help—and Why Tech-Free Time Matters, Too

Did you know that over 90% of teenagers in the U.S. own a smartphone? This is probably reflected in your...
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Podcast

Bringing Art to Life: Zoe Goldman from the Getty Museum and If Objects Could Talk (Ep. 493)

How do you make ancient art exciting for kids? In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Zoe Goldman, podcast producer...
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Not Listening? 4 Approaches to Over-Communicate with High School Students

What are we doing? When is this due? Do we have to do this today? If these questions sound all...
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3 Fun Ways to Use Padlet in the Art Room

Knowing how and when to add technology can be daunting because there are so many options! But when used intentionally,...
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Article

Curiosity Over Comfort: Designing Art Exercises That Challenge and Inspire

Remember that glorious feeling when a student makes a creative breakthrough? It’s that “aha!” moment, that electric spark of innovation,...
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These 9 Unusual Art Materials Will Surprise Your Students!

A tortilla—as a canvas? If you think tortillas are just for taco night, think again! One of the most fascinating...
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Article

Get Curious: How to Learn From Your Advanced Students in the Art Room

In the art room, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking we need to be the most talented,...
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Article

5 Art Room Intrigues: How Mysteries Can Make Learning Exciting

Keeping students engaged once the year is in full swing can be a challenge. You carefully construct your lessons, crafting...
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Video

From Helpless to Confident: Boost Art Room Skills & Independence

Welcome to The Art of Ed’s Draw the Line, a mini-series where Kyle Wood and Liz Brent share real classroom stories...
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Podcast

Teaching Internationally: Stories from 15 Years of Teaching Art Around the World (Ep. 482)

What does it take to build a teaching career across countries, cultures, and continents? Art teacher Lindsey Bailey joins Tim...
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5 Ways to Spark Critical Thinking About AI in the Art Room

Art teachers are in the heat of summer, but for some, our brains are already gearing up for the fresh...
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