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How I CAN Statements Can Work for You

Many teachers, schools, and districts are buzzing about I CAN statements. What is all the hype and are they really...
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Using Pre & Post Tests to Measure Student Growth in Art: Part 2

In Part One, I discussed the process to begin using data in your art classroom. We walked through setting up...
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Using Pre & Post Tests to Measure Student Growth in Art: Part 1

As art teachers, often we feel like square pegs forced into round holes. That is how I felt when I...
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Is Your Art Curriculum Designed Selfishly?

I will admit : My first few years of teaching I was a selfish art teacher when designing my art...
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No One Told the Art Teacher…When Kids Miss Art

Here’s the scenario. You are sitting in your classroom before students are scheduled to enter, patting yourself on the back...
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HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) in the Art Room

We all learned about Bloom’s Taxonomy for Higher Order Thinking Skills as undergrads. It isn’t a new idea; in fact,...
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The Importance of Attending an Art Conference

There are many reasons why art teachers don’t attend local art conferences. Some of the most common reasons include the...
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8 Tips for Creating Engaging Conference Presentations

This weekend, just like my colleague Chelsie, I presented at the Iowa / Nebraska Art Educators Conference. For those who...
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5 Common Problems in Art Department Meetings and How to Fix Them

For the past three years part of my job description involved creating, planning and implementing professional development for the art...
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Is Performance Based Pay Really Such a Bad Idea?

Did you know some  schools and states are moving to a performance based pay model for their teachers? I’ve talked...
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3 Ways to “Do” Kinesthetic Learning in the Art Room

Kinesthetic learning occurs when learning takes place by the student carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a...
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How to Assess Your Art Program: Part 2

We are back with the second installment of “How to Assess Your Art Program.”  In Part 1, I covered Steps...
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