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NF-What?! A Brief Look at NFTs and How They Fit in the Art Room

NFTs have taken the world by storm. You might be thinking NF-what?! If you are, you aren’t alone! While this...
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How Flexible is FLEX? 3 Ways to Use FLEX to Supplement Lesson Planning

When I first heard about FLEX as a high school art teacher, I turned up my nose. I don’t need...
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5 Effortless Adaptive Art Strategies That Won’t Compromise Your Curriculum

The art room is a magical place where we see all levels of learners together. We often provide a haven...
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10 Art Teachers Reflect on a Year of Challenges and New Opportunities

The past year has brought numerous changes for all art teachers. Cleaning protocols, schedule adjustments, and daily instructional modifications are...
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3 Ways to Eliminate Ableist Language in the Art Room

Did you know one billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability? The CDC defines...
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Redesigning Your Instagram Account to Find Inspiration and Fuel Creativity

When was the last time you thought about your relationship with Instagram? Yes, your relationship. Do you scroll with intention?...
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Podcast

Building Blocks for Success (Ep. 189)

We always feel great when we go above and beyond as teachers, but we know–especially right now–that going above and...
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12 Projects for a Great Art Show

Now that spring is in full swing, you may be counting down the days to your school art show. Art...
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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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Supporting Students with Autism in the Art Room

A Note From the Author: One of the considerations we must address when speaking about autism, is what words to...
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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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Podcast

The Power of the Pause (Ep. 186)

One of the hardest things for teachers to do is to give students wait time. But that pause–that wait–can be...
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