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Art Teachers Say No Without the Guilt: How to Set Boundaries at Work

Do you feel guilty every time you try to say “no?” You’re not alone. In this video clip from AOE’s...
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Podcast

An Art History Mystery, Part One (Ep. 490)

A locked museum. Five eccentric art teachers. One missing Salvador Dalí masterpiece. In this special fiction-meets-art-history podcast, you’ll step into...
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Article

Let’s Celebrate YOUR Story Together! State of Art Education 2026 Survey

The school year is in full swing, and you have a good pulse on your teaching situation. Your art room...
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Article

The Top 5 Burning Questions Answered by The Art of Ed Community

Teaching art is rewarding, but it can often feel like you’re on an island. When questions arise, where do you...
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Podcast

Difficult Scenarios You May Face in Your First Year (Ep. 485)

Starting your first year of teaching can be exciting, but it also comes with challenges that no one fully prepares...
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Article

A Week in the Life as a Grad Student: How to Fit in Coursework While Teaching Full-Time

It’s no secret that art teachers are pros at multitasking and wearing many hats. Not only can you switch between...
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Article

Your First Student Teacher? Here’s How to Keep It Stress-Free and Impactful

Sometimes you see a colleague paired with a student teacher and think, “I wish I had one—an extra set of...
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Podcast

The September Mailbag: Protecting Your Prep, Saying No Without Guilt, and Our Favorite Artists (Ep. 483)

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn tackle the real questions art teachers are asking—everything...
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Article

Strong Start: 5 Ways to Build the Art Teacher Network You Need

There’s nothing quite like talking to someone who gets it. It’s encouraging to chat with someone who understands why you...
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Article

The Art Teacher Hat: How to Wear it Proudly—And Still Make Space for Yourself

Art teachers wear many hats. We’re creators, collaborators, classroom managers, community liaisons, tech troubleshooters, and more. But the one hat...
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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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Podcast

The August Mailbag: New Teacher Advice, Beginning Lessons, and Art Teacher Gifts (Ep. 479)

Fresh off hosting the Art Ed NOW Conference, Tim and Amanda are here with the August mailbag! After a garden...
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