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Preparing for Perfect Pointillism Projects

When teaching specific art styles like Pointillism or Impressionism, the focus is often on the ‘wow factor’ of the final product....
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Art Room Branding: Projects That Define Your Program (Ep. 003)

Andrew takes his first turn in the host chair for a discussion with Tim on the biggest things we do–the...
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Podcast

Is Originality Dead? (Ep. 001)

This is the first episode of Art Ed Radio - the new Art of Ed podcast headed your way. Enjoy!
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Choosing the Right Drawing Media

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3 Ways to Upcycle Foam Trays

As art teachers, we always try to find new uses for everyday things. Not only does this help save money,...
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How to Keep the Integrity of Art in STEAM

Turning STEM into STEAM isn’t as simple as it sounds. STEAM lessons don’t always blend art as an equal component...
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How to Use the Scientific Method in Art

At first thought, art and science couldn’t seem further apart. But, in all actuality, many commonalities can be found between...
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Article

My Art Students Are Scientists

It is the 3rd quarter of the school year and in my building, that means the start of standardized testing....
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Confessions of an Art School Dropout

This piece was researched and written over the course of approximately six months and includes interviews with art and design...
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How to Create a Clay System That Works for You

Clay. It’s one of the most intimidating mediums art teachers use. Maybe it’s the sheer amount of stuff to store:...
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How to Create a Paint System That Works for You

Organizing your paint supplies can easily become a headache. How do you decide what stays in a cupboard and what...
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Taking the Fear Out of Going to the Elementary School Computer Lab

There’s something about taking 30 elementary students to the computer lab that can be utterly terrifying. Logging in, getting everyone...
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