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Art Ed Radio’s 500th Episode Celebration!

Art Ed Radio has officially reached 500 episodes, and we’re celebrating a decade of conversations, creativity, and community! In this...
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Make Sub Plans Easy in the Art Room with These 5 Tips!

All art teachers need to take leave at some point in the school year for various reasons, including mental health...
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The January 2026 Mailbag: Quality Supplies, Music in the Classroom, and Getting Back in the Groove

We ring in the new year with Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn as they open the January mailbag and answer...
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Article

5 Art History Examples That Teach You to Stay Grounded in a Changing World

The longer you have been in the art classroom, the more you experience change. There are always new initiatives, new...
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Video

Art Teacher Survival Tips for Snow Days, Sub Plans, and Schedule Changes

We’re back from winter break… but not for long! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how real...
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Article

The Best of 2025: Unlock Core Magical Moments in Art Education

The longer you’ve been in the art room, the faster the years seem to fly by! Before this one fades...
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Article

3 Powerful Ways to Celebrate YOU, the Art Teacher, with Intentionality

Dear Sketchbook, Here’s to art teachers everywhere! The students are getting loud and antsy, the days are darker and shorter,...
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Podcast

The Power of Mentoring with Janet Taylor (Ep. 497)

In today’s episode, Tim Bogatz sits down with art educator and mentor Janet Taylor for a thoughtful and candid conversation...
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Podcast

The December Mailbag: Student Slang, Struggles with Subs, and Keeping Up with it All (Ep. 496)

It’s time for the December mailbag! This month is a lot when you’re an art teacher, and Tim and Amanda...
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Article

Recharge with These 5 Art Activities at the End of the Semester

The end of the first semester is a busy time marked by holidays, finals, colder weather, and the final push...
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Article

8 Ways Art Teachers Can Improve Homeroom Without Extra Prep

While our favorite “hat” to wear is the Art Teacher Hat, we sometimes have other required hats, such as the...
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Article

The Art Teacher’s Guide to Running the Yearbook: Creative Strategies for a New Role

Art teachers thrive on creative problem-solving, and sometimes those opportunities appear in unexpected ways—like leading the school yearbook. While it...
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