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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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Portraits & Paper Mache Ideas that POP! Powerful Art Projects for All Levels

Artmaking is at full speed, and students are deep into making conceptual portraits and upcycled sculptures. In this episode, you’ll...
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Podcast

The November Mailbag: Live from Chicago

Recorded live at the Illinois Art Education Association Conference, Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn dive into the November Mailbag to...
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An Art History Mystery, Part Two (Ep. 491)

In part two of this special fiction-meets-art-history podcast, you’ll step into the MoMA after hours, where a professional development retreat...
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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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Podcast

The October Mailbag: Painting Fails, Sub Plans, and Professional Observations (Ep. 488)

Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn are back this week with the Art Ed Radio October Mailbag! After a few updates...
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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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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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Video

Fun Routines for Art Teachers & Students to Curb Burnout and Behaviors

School’s back in full swing, and the art room is finding its rhythm! In this episode, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes...
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