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Integrated Learning: Teaching, Learning, Leading
Integrated learning can solve education's toughest challenges through arts, bold leadership, and fostering creativity in the classroom.
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Jaime Patterson is the Director of Content for The Institute. She understands educators need practical, time-saving ideas for bringing creativity into their classroom. These articles offer resources on the top issues facing educators today.
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Let Them: 3 Takeaways for Teachers
Let them set boundaries, let go of control, and embrace their truth—Susan Riley unpacks the transformative "Let Them Theory" for educators.
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Finding Funds to Fuel Creativity
Finding funds for arts integration or STEAM? Discover grants, title funds, and strategies to secure lasting support for your efforts!
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Sparking Curiosity and Creativity through Math
Creativity through math? Cindy Lawrence shares how MoMath’s playful exhibits spark curiosity and transform how we connect with math.
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Celebrations Discovery Lab
Celebrations in the classroom can be inclusive and meaningful—no one left out, even amidst the year-end chaos.
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The Power of a Penny
Observation skills transform learning! Discover fun strategies like the penny exercise to boost student focus and critical thinking
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The Role of Arts in Human Growth
Human growth thrives on creativity! Genein Letford shares tools, insights, and the mind-body connection to unlock your creative potential.
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Deepening Understanding through Poetry
Deepening understanding through poetry: explore ways to make it an immersive, cross-disciplinary experience that resonates beyond class.
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3 Frames for Creative Teaching
Creative Teaching framework: Learn how these simple strategies can engage students this winter when focus and energy can be tough to find.
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Integrating Theatre into Everyday Learning
Learn how integrating theatre at Yes, And... empowers students through collaboration and creativity, focusing on process over product.
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