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The September Mailbag: Protecting Your Prep, Saying No Without Guilt, and Our Favorite Artists (Ep. 483)

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn tackle the real questions art teachers are asking—everything...
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Article

Strong Start: 5 Ways to Build the Art Teacher Network You Need

There’s nothing quite like talking to someone who gets it. It’s encouraging to chat with someone who understands why you...
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Article

The Art Teacher Hat: How to Wear it Proudly—And Still Make Space for Yourself

Art teachers wear many hats. We’re creators, collaborators, classroom managers, community liaisons, tech troubleshooters, and more. But the one hat...
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Teaching Internationally: Stories from 15 Years of Teaching Art Around the World (Ep. 482)

What does it take to build a teaching career across countries, cultures, and continents? Art teacher Lindsey Bailey joins Tim...
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The August Mailbag: New Teacher Advice, Beginning Lessons, and Art Teacher Gifts (Ep. 479)

Fresh off hosting the Art Ed NOW Conference, Tim and Amanda are here with the August mailbag! After a garden...
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Video

Dear Sketchbook Trailer: A Year-in-the-Life of What It’s Really Like to Be an Art Teacher

What’s it REALLY like to be an art teacher? Come along for the ride! Being an art teacher is THE...
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Podcast

Let Creativity Reign: Art Ed NOW, Teacher Hacks, and Artmaking with Joel Scholten (Ep. 477)

Art educator Joel Scholten returns to the show for a fun, insightful conversation about longevity in teaching, embracing creativity, and...
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Podcast

The Hottest Takes in Art Education (Ep. 476)

Get ready for one of the spiciest episodes of Art Ed Radio yet! Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn...
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Article

Trend Watch: What’s Hot (and Teacher Approved) in Art Ed

As the world shifts rapidly around us, so does the way students learn, create, and connect. From digital media to...
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Podcast

The July Mailbag: Clay Scraps, Pacing Curriculum, and The Perfect Teacher Day (Ep. 474)

Tim and Amanda return with the July Mailbag to answer your most pressing art ed questions! They explore creative ways...
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Article

Jumpstart Your Creativity: 5 Easy Mini Art Practices for Art Teachers to Try This Summer

During the school year, art teachers dedicate their time and energy to nurturing students’ creativity. In the midst of this...
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Article

Dear Art Teacher, You Deserve to Be the Artist Too! 5 Ways to Encourage Creative Flow

As art teachers, it can be so easy to get caught up in the teaching part of our jobs that...
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