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The arrival of Spring is no small celebration. Even the ancient Greeks and Romans recognized the end of winter as a time for a little self-indulgence. The tradition trickled down and now the changing seasons mean a week dedicated to enjoying some well-deserved time off. Spring Break will take some to white-sand beaches while others […]
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Some things irritate just about every art teacher. Did your students forget to wash out their paintbrushes Are all the Sharpies missing again Did someone seriously just step on an oil pastel We’re certain you could add to this list of nuisances, but instead, we’ll provide you with a different list. Instead of dwelling on […]
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Does this sound familiar Open app. Select photo. Apply filter. Write description. Add hashtags. Post. Scroll. Like. Repeat. As art teachers who adore sharing and learning, we go through these motions on social media all the time. It makes sense. We need to connect, and social media makes it easy and fun! We use social […]
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Recently I was asked to speak about the importance of art education. I had my talking points, but believed the best people to ask about art education would be my former students. I reached out and asked them what they learned in art class and how it continues to impact their lives. It was exciting […]
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Advocating for the arts is integral to the continued growth and retention of art programs in schools. The Americans for the Arts website states, “As a constituent, you are the ideal grassroots advocate to convey to members of Congress how essential the arts and arts education are to your community. You have the power to […]
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There’s no doubt art educators are a special bunch. Some might even say we’re superhuman. When we combine our passion, ingenuity, and knowledge, we can inspire our students’ creativity to last a lifetime. In short, we are kind of a big deal. The same thing goes for other “Specials” teachers. Music, physical education, and library […]
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