Advocacy
Through the Lens of a Community Partner
Building an arts program with a community partner isn't easy but it will provide an increase in engagement for your kids and increase your joy of teaching!
Social Emotional Learning
In a time when schools are facing issues with bullying, poverty, and intense expectations, social emotional learning is more important than ever. As a tool for making meaning and communication, the arts can have a profound impact on the social emotional health of our students. In this section, you'll find resources and tips for integrating SEL with the Arts in your own classroom. Want more? Explore our online SEL and the Arts course for 25 PD hours.
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Learning Communities: It Takes a Village
Children learn best when they are exposed to multiple role-models, diverse perspectives, and a network of committed educators in their learning community.
Educator PD
Different Views, Same Names with Matt Weimann and Matt Cockrell
They may have the same name, but their views couldn't be more different!
Educator PD
Mistakes and Creativity: A Winning Combination with Claudio Zavala
You might not always think it, but mistakes and creativity go hand-in-hand.
Educator PD
Creating Meaningful Conversation Around Artwork with Trevor Bryan
Join Matt and Laura as they chat with Trevor Bryan, author of the Art of Comprehension, about bringing the arts into the classroom and fostering meaningful conversations around art.
Educator PD
Curriculum Slam with Michelle Ridlen
Where has creativity in the classroom gone? Join Matt and Laura as they explore creativity and curriculum slams with Curriculum Content Specialist Michelle Ridlen.
Educator PD
The Relevance of Social Studies in an Apathetic World
Communication of the relevance of Social Studies is key to pushing our students to achieve great things, both in and out of the classroom.
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Communication Tips for the Busy Teacher
Effective parent-teacher communication is essential for successful relationships with families.
Resources
The Value of Effective Communication
In order to engage in an effective communication, teachers need to be on the watch for three important cues.
Educator PD
The Benefits of Blended Learning
Differentiating instruction is crucial in order to meet the needs of each individual learner but many teachers feel they cannot possibly add one more thing to their plate.
Educator PD
Connecting with Class with Matthew Weimann
Join teacher Matthew Weimann and Team Grundler as they chat about how to make something from nothing and how to connect creativity across all classrooms.
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