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Middle School

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ClipCard: Imaginative Foil Vehicles

Middle-school students explore the relationship between form and function by designing and sculpting imaginative vehicles.

1 February 2026Middle School
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Co-Editor's Letter: Media Arts

Dr. Jane B. Montero defines media arts, shares how it fosters twenty-first century skills, and imagines where it could take us next.

2 January 2026Media Arts
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Editor's Letter: Media Arts

Frank Juárez, SchoolArts editor-in-chief, reflects on digital literacy and invites teachers to explore media arts in their classrooms.

2 January 2026Media Arts
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Point of View: How Technology Strengthens Hands-On Creativity

A visual arts educator shares how to support students by integrating technology alongside traditional hands-on methods.

1 January 2026Media Arts
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Advocacy: Digitally Presenting Student Work

An art teacher showcases student work in digital portfolios and virtual spaces, making it accessible to family, friends, and teachers.

1 January 2026Advocacy
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Managing the Art Room: “I Think It’s Called ChatGPT?”

An arts educator and SEL coach invites teachers to reflect on AI and build a shared understanding of the technology with their students.

1 January 2026K-12
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Hidden Stories: Adventures in Photography

Middle-school students practice “the art of seeing,” exploring various locations for photographic potential and turning their images into digital art.

1 January 2026Middle School
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Media Arts Essentials from Davis

The new Media Arts Essentials program bundles Davis’s media arts resources with resources on how to facilitate successful implementation. Get sixteen hours of professional development with a wealth of lessons and support for educators across grades K–12.

31 December 2025Advertisement
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The Mindful Studio from Davis

Throughout The Mindful Studio, you will discover centering practices to begin creative endeavors, mindfulness-based visual arts lessons with reflection questions, and lesson extensions to explore mindfulness in a variety of art modalities. Visit DavisArt.com/MindfulStudio to learn more!

1 December 2025Advertisement
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Textured Assemblages

Layered clay slab artworks inspired by Louise Nevelson.

1 December 2025Middle School
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Managing the Art Room: Art Doesn’t Have To Be Perfect

An art teacher inspires a second-grade student to turn perceived mistakes into something new, creating a ripple effect of joy in the art room.

1 December 2025Managing The Art Room
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The Mindful Studio: Earth Art Installations

Jane E. Dalton, professor and author, guides students through mindful walking and careful observation to create radial designs in nature.

1 December 2025Mindfulness