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Using Your Master’s Degree to Move Into the Art Room (Ep. 472)

In this episode, Tim sits down with Sarah Colvin, an educator from Michigan who is transitioning from teaching special education...
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The June Mailbag: Summer Vibes, AI Resistance, and How to Stay Creative (Ep. 470)

In the June Mailbag episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim and Amanda start with an end-of-year discussion, complete with field...
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Unleash Your Creative Potential: Master 3 Steps to an Asset-Based Mindset

It’s Clay Week, and you’re up to your elbows in mud. Grades are due, the kiln is acting up, and...
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The April Mailbag: Accepting No, Taking New Jobs, and Inappropriate Artwork (Ep. 462)

Better late than never, Amanda and Tim are back with the April mailbag! They begin with a discussion on their...
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3 Ways to Cultivate Successful Relationships with Paraprofessionals in the Art Room

If you have students with special needs in your art room, they may come to class with a paraprofessional, teacher...
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From the Archives: Advocating for Art Education

In this episode from the archives, Dr. Theresa Haugen, curriculum specialist and associate professor at AOEU, joins Tim to discuss...
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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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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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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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Podcast

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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