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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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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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Podcast

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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Article

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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Podcast

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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