Classroom Management
Student Led Learning
This mini-training shares some common questions teachers have about student led learning and practical strategies for streamlining the approach.
Amanda Koonlaba
Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. is an educator and educational consultant with over 12 years of experience teaching both visual art and regular education. Her career has been driven by the power of the arts to reach all learners. She is a published author and frequent speaker/presenter at education conferences. Amanda was named the Elementary Art Teacher of the Year for the state of Mississippi in 2016 and received the Arts Integration Service Award from the Mississippi Whole Schools Initiative (Mississippi Arts Commission) in 2015. She holds an Elementary and Middle Childhood Art certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. As a coach for The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Amanda is on a mission to ensure every student in America has access to a high-quality arts-based education. She blogs at partyintheartroom.com.
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Classroom Management
End of the School Year
This guide shares activities, organization tips, and tools for making the end of the school year simple and efficient for K-12 teachers and students.
Assessment
3 Arts Strategies to Reduce Testing Anxiety
It's that time of year again in education - testing season.
Educator PD
Summer 2021 Conference Sneak Peek
Curious who's coming to the 2021 Summer Conference for Arts Integration and STEAM?
Advocacy
Reforming Education with Nicholas Ferroni
Educator and activist Nicholas Ferroni shares how we can all be a part of reforming education change efforts no matter what size our platform.
Strategies
CATCH a Spark – April 2021
In April, we celebrate National Poetry Month, spring, and color with books that use poetry to inspire student voice.
Curriculum
3 Women Illustrators You Need to Know
Here are 3 women illustrators who are using their platform and their talents in exciting new ways.
Educator PD
Learning in 2021 from a Student’s Perspective
Ever wonder what your students REALLY think about learning in 2021 during a pandemic?
Resources
Andragogy vs Pedagogy: Which Do You Use?
Using arts integration strategies, in combination with the main principles of andragogy, will make school an even more exciting place for our students.
Advocacy
Connecting with Community
Extending arts integration & STEAM learning outside the classroom can be rewarding for students and educators.
Classroom Management
Productivity for Teachers that Works
Productivity for teachers is often at a premium.
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