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ABCs to Shake Up the Learning Environment
This is a list of ideas for shaking up the learning environment where you teach.
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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Educator PD
How to Help Your Students Be More Creative
"Creative" is something you become, not something you are.
Classroom Management
5 Attributes of Effective Learning Environments
Try creating a learning environment that helps students thrive.
Educator PD
Arts Integration School Design
Have you ever considered becoming an arts integration school?
Classroom Management
The Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning Through the Arts
Social emotional learning through the arts benefits society by giving students life-long tools to live healthier, happier more productive, fulfilling lives.
Educator PD
Create a Positive Classroom Environment with These Easy Steps
The environment in your classroom can either make or break a school year.
Classroom Management
Material Make-It Days: A New Art Project Idea
Try these Material Make-It Days in your classroom!
Educator PD
Gender Disparities in Visual Art
Is there gender disparity in visual art? And if so, how can we address this with our students?
Assessment
7 Key Performance Metrics for Arts Integration Success
Having arts integration success is one thing, but knowing what key performance metrics to look for is another.
Curriculum
STEAM Up Creative Thinking with Art Bots
There are many possible STEAM connections in the creation of an Art Bot.
Advocacy
Creating a Case for Creativity
Teachers strive to create student-centered classroom, even in an era of testing.
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