Advocacy

With the end of the school year in sight, it’s time to dive into spring cleaning! In this episode, you’ll...

Art teachers know their work matters—but showing that impact in a way others understand can be a challenge. With a...

“Wow, he’s so talented! Some kids just have it.” We’ve all heard phrases like this from colleagues, administrators, and parents...

Art teachers know the necessity for advocacy—it’s the lifeblood of our profession. We hear about it in our undergraduate programs...

Many art teachers feel seen by students but strangely invisible in leadership spaces. We display artwork for the entire school,...

In this episode from the archives, Tim sits down with Jessica Stuver, a K–8 art teacher, to discuss Youth Art...

Art teachers deserve to earn more money. You’re staying late to hang student work, buying glue sticks with your own...

Art teachers are uniquely positioned to take on leadership roles across schools, communities, and the field of art education—not because...

As an art teacher, you’re a leader for your students—you guide their learning, advocate for their needs, and ensure they...

The bell rings, and you shut the door to begin class. Even though we’re not directly in your classroom, we...

Note: This article was written in collaboration with Lindsey McGinnis.  In today’s schools, art teachers face unprecedented changes, including behavioral...

In this episode, Tim sits down with Jessica Stuver, a K–8 art teacher, to discuss planning ahead for Youth Art Month...