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We've curated 20 of the very best books for teachers this year (plus a bonus pick we couldn't leave out) and are sharing them with you here.
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We've curated 20 of the very best books for teachers this year (plus a bonus pick we couldn't leave out) and are sharing them with you here.


Art as Anchor turns any artwork into a powerful lesson by helping students observe, interpret, and connect art.




The pause and predict strategy uses that one simple action to turn any video clip into a powerful media arts thinking experience.

The Bridge Strategy uses musical song structure as an analytical tool, helping students identify the turning point in any content they're studying.

Collaboration will expand professional development and curriculum resources for educators nationwide with new partnership.

Creative pioneer Fredricka Reisman shares Torrance insights, the RDCA tool, and why awareness, not talent, unlocks classroom creativity.

Accessible arts education helps remove barriers, build student identity, and offers simple shifts that make learning inclusive for everyone.

Creativity in education isn’t fluff, it’s measurable.
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