Ahead of his keynote presentation at next week's NOW Conference, artist Reggie Laurent joins Tim on the podcast today. After telling about his childhood, developing his creativity, and his beginnings as an artist, Reggie shares a few more stories about his life and his art. Listen as he discusses his own artistic voice, how he began working with teachers, and why he wants his work to inspire students to be part of his legacy.  Resources and Links Follow Reggie on Instagram and check out his website Find out about (and register for!) the NOW Conference See Reggie's partnership with Woodpe ..read more

In today's episode, Janet joins Tim to discuss her upcoming article about what makes teachers stay at their schools or stay in the position they are in. Whether at the beginning of a teaching career or nearer the end, there are a lot of reasons teachers feel valued and committed to their school. Listen as the conversation covers six of the most important reasons, including supportive and transparent administration, a collaborative and positive environment, and a culture that values the arts.  Resources and Links Read Janet's Why Teachers Stay article Take a look at the State of Art Educa ..read more

In today's episode, AOEU enrollment specialist Betsy Komarchuk joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers should know about formative assessment. Whether using assessment to check for learning, to guide instruction, or facilitate peer and self-evaluations, Betsy has a plethora of ideas for utilizing formative assessment strategies in the art room.  Resources and Links Strategies to Use Formative Assessment 6 Ideas for Formative Self-Assessment Ways to Gather Formative Assessment Data 6 Strategies for Fast Formative Assessments Find all the information you need fo ..read more

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim for the July mailbag and an opening story about a wedding that was quite the adventure. Then, back by popular demand, more gardening talk! (and other creative endeavors, but skip to about 18:00 if you want to get right to the art ed talk). Listener questions include discussions about knowing when an artwork is finished, fighting for your planning hour, and the best strategies for teaching fine motor skills. Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey The Quadrants of Creativity ChatGPT podcasts: Episode One and Two How to Advocate ..read more

In today's episode, Tim is joined by educator Yunga Webb to talk about her role and efforts at the North Country School in upstate New York to help students find their place and belonging through the power of the arts. Listen as they discuss the programs at her school, the activities she does to foster belonging in her classrooms, and the work we can all do to create a community and a space that offers belonging for all of our students.  Resources and Links Take a look at the North Country School See the Blind Spot book that Yunga mentioned View a video from Mazahrin Banaji Learn more ab ..read more

In today's episode, Amanda joins Tim to discuss some of the most important things art teachers can look for when job hunting and interviewing. From setting expectations to administrative engagement to the art room budget, the conversation covers what green flags art teachers should look for throughout the process. The discussion also lays out ideas on how administrators and teachers can get on the same page when it comes to expectations for art teachers and their programs.   Resources and Links Take a look at the State of Art Education Survey Find out about all of the PD and Curricu ..read more

As we move toward the end of school, it is time for the June mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a chat about the chaos that is the end of the school year, then some ideas from listeners about what they want to change for the next school year. They then dive into a bit of advice on planning your curriculum, getting students engaged, and teaching photography. See the links below for all the resources mentioned in today's discussion! If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595. Resources and Links Ch ..read more

In this episode from the archives, Tim spends some time reflecting on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you.  Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them Read Abby Schukei's article about Focu ..read more

In today's episode, Lindsey McGinnis joins Tim to discuss all of the recent happenings in the magazine and on YouTube, including passing the milestone of 20K YouTube subscribers! Listen as they discuss the plethora of articles published about teaching with poetry, new Cribs videos that have us touring the homes of other art teachers, and why cardboard is one of the best materials you can have in your classroom.  Resources and Links Find everything you need about teaching with poetry Art Teacher Cribs, Episode 1 (and follow @mrshamisartroom on Instagram!) Zero Budget Art Room: Episode 1 a ..read more

In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on the topic of portfolios as the end of the school year approaches. Portfolios can be a valuable opportunity for students to reflect on their learning and showcase their work, especially at the end of the semester or the end of the year. Listen as he shares ideas for types of portfolios, learning activities, and AOEU resources you can use when working with portfolios as we wind down the year.   Resources and Links Portfolio Reflection Checklist Growth Portfolio Assessment Writing a Portfolio Statement Portfolio Feedback Sheet Check out Student ..read more