Losing a loved one is devastating. Grief takes a toll on our emotions, our well-being, our relationships, and often it can put our creative endeavors on hold. In 2005, Steven Branfman lost his son to ...
Read MoreHow do we integrate mindfulness into the art classroom? And what exactly is the difference between mindfulness and mindfulness meditation? Wouldn’t it be great if the answers were compiled into ...
Read MoreHow do we create art assignments that empower all our students, not just those who wish to pursue art in the future? How are the messages embedded in our curriculum shaping “what art is” t ...
Read MoreThe Connected Arts Networks believes that SEL and ED&I practices overlap to contribute to greater accessibility in the classroom. In this episode, Oral Historian Dr. Mi’Jan Celie Tho-Biaz, K ...
Read MoreThe presence of “community” in activities such as band and theater is obvious. These require groups of individuals to work together. That type of connection may look absent from the studio ...
Read MoreYes, there are many Social Emotional Learning (SEL) moments in art classrooms students experience as part of sharing space and because art is about feeling. However, “for true SEL learning to ta ...
Read MoreHappy National Arts in Education Week! Established in 2010, this week-long celebration was created to recognize the impact arts have in education. The goal of the week? To bring awareness of this impo ...
Read MoreWhat!? Rules!? Don’t be alarmed, this week’s guest, Art Educator Paul Kretchmer, explains—“We live in a world that is about relationships. ‘Rules’ are guides you ca ...
Read MoreWith summer coming to an end and many schools already starting the new school year, it’s time to consider how to make the school year exciting, engaging, and enjoyable. A successful start goes a ...
Read MoreIn general terms, an ecosystem is a complex network or interconnected system. Considering this, what is an “Art Ecosystem?” How does it differ from a PLN? Mike Mitchell joins the Creativit ...
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