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Get Ready to Wow: 5 Must-Know Tips for Your Upcoming Art Show

Art Show Day is like the art teacher’s Super Bowl! It’s the moment when your behind-the-scenes dedication makes your students’...
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The March Mailbag: Misophonia, Failing Students, and Spiraling Curriculum (Ep. 457)

Amanda is back for the March mailbag today! As always, she and Tim take listener questions and share some of...
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10 Fun Ways to Spark Joy and Fall in Love with Art All Over Again

Teaching art is incredibly rewarding, but it’s also easy to lose sight of your own creative spark amidst lesson plans...
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6 Refreshing Ways to Level Up Your Art Teacher Practices: State of Art Education 2025

In a world where everything screams for our attention, it can be challenging for art teachers to know what to...
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Art Teachers in Action: Stereotypes and the Joy of Creative Play

Quick—grab a paintbrush and throw on your favorite tie-dye! On a scale of 1 to granola, how much do you...
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Tiny Acts, Big Impacts: The Power of Creative Play for Art Teachers

Art teachers juggle a lot—lesson planning, grading, and managing student creativity—all while trying to maintain their own artistic spark. Finding...
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The February Mailbag: Custodian Scares, Best Shoes, and Unreasonable Requests (Ep. 453)

Amanda Heyn joined Tim in Chicago to record this mailbag episode as they were preparing for the NOW Conference. As...
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2025 Winter NOW Conference Preview (Ep. 452)

With the 2025 Winter NOW Conference happening THIS WEEK, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about the highlights of the...
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Navigating Parent Communication in the Art Room: SOLVE Concerns Like a Pro

It’s been a nonstop day in the art room. Between guiding students through how to mix colors, distributing paint, and...
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Making Connections and Building Community (Ep. 450)

Joel Scholten joins Tim today to talk about making connections and building community among art teachers. After discussing the upcoming...
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What Type of Winter Break Teacher Are You? (Ep. 448)

As we approach winter break, Tim takes the opportunity to discuss the different types of art teachers and how they...
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How to Become a National Board Certified Art Teacher: Steps & Benefits

Reflection is a key part of the artmaking process and having a growth mindset. It helps you be the best...
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