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Teaching Profession Video Former Student Becomes a Colleague to Arizona Teacher: 'It Has Come Full Circle'
This Arizona music teacher has built connections within his community, but seeing a former student become a teacher is his greatest reward.
Catriona Ni Aolain, March 6, 2024
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Teaching Profession Video This Teacher Won a Grammy and Saved a Life
A North Texas choir teacher explains how she became the 2023 Grammy Music Educator of the Year.
Lauren Santucci, October 19, 2023
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Group photo of: Holly Warren, Kirstin Milks, Karen Jepson-Innes, Kiefer Kettenis, Emma Shaw
Bloomington High School South's Samsung Solve for Tomorrow student team showcased their Temp Mural project at the Wonderlab Museum ceremony, where they unveiled a mural art piece created with highly reflective, climate-positive barium sulfate paint, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming. Left to right:<br/>• Holly Warren, interim director of economic and sustainable development at the City of Bloomington<br/>• Kirstin Milks, science teacher at Bloomington High School South<br/>• Karen Jepson-Innes, Executive Director, WonderLab Museum of Science and Technology<br/>• Kiefer Kettenis, Temp Mural team member<br/>• Emma Shaw, Temp Mural team member
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Equity & Diversity Video How LGBTQ+ Students Find Community and Comfort Outside of School
In Arkansas, 3 of every 4 LGBTQ+ teens report experiencing discrimination at school. This after-school art program offers a safe space.
Lauren Santucci, June 15, 2023
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Student Well-Being Opinion Art Can Be Transformational, Even If You're Not 'Artistic'
Encouraging students to create art is important, even if it's in the form of humming or crafting mood boards.
Susan Magsamen, June 7, 2023
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Equity & Diversity Laws That Limit Teaching About Race and Gender Imperil Music Instruction
Music educators in states with laws restricting discussions of race, gender, and sexuality aren't sure how to explain spirituals or jazz.
Alyson Klein, March 31, 2023
4 min read
Student Well-Being Video ‘I Wished I Could Help Tyre’: Memphis 2nd Graders Use Art, Expression to Foster Change
One Memphis teacher is using art to help her 2nd graders process, heal, and grow in the wake of Tyre Nichols' death.
Jaclyn Borowski, February 22, 2023
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Curriculum Q&A You Can Teach About Climate Change in Every Subject and Grade Level. Here's How
Math, foreign language, even art classes offer opportunities to build students' knowledge.
Madeline Will, January 13, 2023
8 min read
Teachers from across the country find their student’s hand-drawn ornaments while touring holiday decorations, Sunday, December 11, 2022, at the White House.
Cherie Bonder Goldman, the Georgia Teacher of the Year, takes a picture with Kabby Hong, the Wisconsin Teacher of the Year, and Jessica Wheeler Saum, the Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Teachers from across the country toured the White House holiday decorations on Dec. 11.
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Teaching Profession White House Decorations Include Teacher and Student Art. Why Educators Say That's Meaningful
Students portrayed their families, their hobbies, and their dreams for the future in the ornaments they created for the White House.
Madeline Will, December 12, 2022
5 min read
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Teaching Opinion 'Arts & Crafts': Busywork or Enhanced Learning?
With planning, teachers can use creative projects to add value to the curriculum.
Larry Ferlazzo, June 14, 2022
14 min read
Personalized Learning Spotlight Spotlight on Personalized Learning in 2022
This Spotlight will help you evaluate the debate between mastery and seat-time, tailored instruction for individual students, and more.
January 4, 2022
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Teaching Opinion How to Keep Art Front and Center in Instruction
Three educators wrap up a series on using art in content classes by discussing their use of picture books, recycling projects, and more.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 31, 2021
10 min read
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Teaching Opinion Strategies for Using Art in Math, English, Science, and History
Employing art to explore geometric patterns and to scaffold essay writing are among the ways educators can use art in their classes.
Larry Ferlazzo, October 25, 2021
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