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Advocacy

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Editor's Letter | Storytelling

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez reflects on storytelling as a way to encourage student agency and strengthen classroom connections.

28 September 2026Stories
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Co-Editor's Letter | Storytelling

Dr. Leigh Drake discusses the power of visual narrative to transform the art-making process and help students see themselves as artists.

28 September 2026Stories
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Managing the Art Room | Creating Confidence in the Classroom

A literary publication advisor shares how storytelling and authentic opportunities help students build confidence and discover their unique voices.

28 September 2026Managing The Art Room
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Point of View | More Than Art: Helping Students Rewrite Their Personal Stories

An art teacher draws from her own experiences and classroom practices to help students explore their identities and personal stories through art.

28 September 2026Stories
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When Students Realize Art Can Speak: Painting Endangered Species

Elementary students create grayscale paintings that go beyond a lesson in value as they become invested in the endangered species they portray.

28 September 2026Elementary
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Focus In: A New Era of Leadership for NAEA: Q&A with NAEA Executive Director Laura L. Lott

NAEAʼs new executive director shares her vision for supporting art educators through advocacy, professional learning, and stronger connections across the field.

28 September 2026Advocacy
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Editor's Letter | Connection

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez explores how connecting with students and nurturing curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries.

18 August 2026Communication
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Advocacy | Building Relationships through Advocacy

Dr. Mark Graham discusses how advocacy happens in many forms – through policy, opportunities for students, visibility, connection, and more.

18 August 2026Advocacy
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Focus In | Not a Luxury, a Necessity: ArtStart’s Commitment to Arts, Youth, and Community Well-Being

A Wisconsin-based arts nonprofit brings dynamic youth programs to rural communities to build stronger, healthier, and more connected lives.

17 August 2026Advocacy
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Managing the Art Room | Choose Your ArtVenture: Motivating Middle Schoolers

An art teacher implements a system for middle-schoolers that transforms the classroom into a place that supports both independence and guidance.

27 May 2026Managing The Art Room
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Point of View | Think Less, Make a Move: Tackling Artist’s Block

Students experiment and learn to take creative risks during a ripped self-portrait photography assignment.

27 May 2026Advocacy
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Advocacy | Artivism: Art and Advocacy

Students upcycle materials into art with a message, inspiring change in their school and local community.

27 May 2026Elementary