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Social Emotional Learning

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Four Ways Cartooning Sparks Storytelling

Middle-school students use cartooning to turn personal experiences and imaginative ideas into playful stories.

28 September 2026Middle School
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Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts from Davis

Restorative Practices in Education through the Arts presents essays from experts in the field that explore the restorative qualities of the arts. NEW Book Study, Reframing the Art Room: Join the authors/editors for a complimentary six-part online book study exploring practical ways to bring restorative practices into your everyday teaching.

28 September 2026Advertisement
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Managing the Art Room | Welcome to the Art Studio: How Open Houses Cultivate Connections

A visual arts specialist fosters critical thinking, problem solving, and meaningful discussion during open houses.

18 August 2026Managing The Art Room
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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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Making Primary Connections

Young students start the school year by sharing summer experiences through illustrations, practicing visual storytelling, symbolism, and other foundational art-making skills.

18 August 2026Early Childhood
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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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Yesterdays with Yarn: “Painting” Childhood Memories

High-school students discover the yarn paintings of artist Annie Lucille Greene and choose a positive childhood memory to illustrate with yarn.

27 May 2026High School
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Above All, Be Kind: A Symbolic, Collaborative Mural

Young students work together on a symbolic mural fostering creativity, connection, and a commitment to kindness.

2 May 2026Elementary
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Focus In | Islands of Brilliance: Unlocking Unlimited Abilities through Creativity

An arts education nonprofit offers technology-driven programs for autistic students, pairing them with industry professionals.

1 May 2026Advocacy
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Advocacy | Turning Data into Action in Arts Education

Dr. Lucy Chen shares how the Cathedral Arts Project uses data-driven initiatives to expand arts access and create vibrant school communities.

1 May 2026Advocacy
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The TAB Studio: Building Self-Esteem through Teamwork

Middle-school students team up with peers, experiment freely with materials, and create work that is personally meaningful.

1 May 2026Middle School
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Meeting Individual Needs | Advocating for Artists with Disabilities

Megan Bye demonstrates how students of all abilities can fully engage in art when provided accessible tools and supportive spaces.

1 April 2026Meeting Individual Needs