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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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The Joy of Trying Something New (Ep. 456)

Tim talks today about the joy of trying something new, and the importance of continued exploration of unique mediums and...
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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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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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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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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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How to Become an Art Teacher Leader and Drive Meaningful Change

As an art teacher, you are a natural-born leader. You capture and maintain the attention of 30 or more students...
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4 Ways to Use Student Art for Community Service Learning & Well-Being

It’s the end-of-term rush and your desk is buried in artwork to grade. Planning time flew by as you prepped...
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How to Become a Highly Specialized Expert in the Art Education Field

Has anyone ever asked you, “You teach art… What’s your specialty?” Maybe you thought to yourself, “Uhhh, art?!” In reality, the...
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The October Mailbag: Student Teachers, Critiques, and Teaching Without Supplies (Ep. 437)

In the October mailbag, a variety of questions have come through, and Janet Taylor joins Tim to answer those queries...
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Introducing the Art of Ed Community (Ep. 436)

Last week, AOEU announced its brand new community space for art teachers, the Art of Ed Community. Today, Online Community...
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