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Social Emotional Learning

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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
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Meeting Individual Needs: Buddy Crafts: Making Inclusion the Focus

An art educator designs an inclusive curriculum where students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers collaborate as equals.

1 March 2026Meeting Individual Needs
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Focus In: Connected Arts Networks: From Local Networks to National Impact

An arts organization connects arts educators nationwide, strengthening teaching through professional learning communities.

1 March 2026Professional Development