Lessons Ready When You Are
Start with the standards you already teach. Ready-to-use resources bring creativity into tomorrow’s lesson.
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Creativity is the superpower of the future.
In the 21st century, those who know how to think critically and creatively will have the advantage.
We help teachers, schools, and districts build future-ready classrooms through arts integration and STEAM. We do this through research-based frameworks and best-in-class curriculum, PD, and resources — resulting in a whole school transformation.
Creative learning, without one more thing on your plate.
This research-backed approach brings arts integration and STEAM into the standards you already teach.
Learning That Lasts
Creativity becomes the way into the learning, so students understand more deeply and remember longer.
A Community In Your Corner
Professional learning built by educators, for educators — with the support to grow your skills and confidence.
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What do you need right now?
Getting started is easy. Tell us where you are by selecting a pathway below. Get resources and PD that helps. Then watch creativity take hold.
Teaching ToolsI need lessons & resources
Ready-to-use lessons, templates, and packs you can put to work right away.
AcceleratorI want to grow my skills
Professional learning, courses, and an AI planning coach, in one place.
In-Person EventI want to be inspired
Join educators in Atlanta for an in-person arts integration & STEAM conference.
CredentialI want to get certified
Become a recognized arts integration leader with our accredited credential.
Model SchoolI want it school-wide
Bring arts integration and STEAM to your whole school or district.
Success stories
It works in real classrooms.
“We love the lessons. They are strongly aligned and the results have been outstanding.”
Norris Elementary School, TN
Why you can trust us
We’ve been in your classroom, so we build what actually works.
The Institute is a team of teachers, specialists, and school leaders who have faced the same walls you do. For over a decade we’ve helped educators bring arts integration and STEAM to life, grounded in a 50-year research base and accredited certification.
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Free tools to try in your classroom this week.
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A little inspiration every week.
A free classroom strategy each week, plus the Monthly SmART Ideas Digest.