The Dreaded District PD Day
We’ve all been there. The Dreaded District PD Day. Some still call it an in-service. Some try to…
What is Arts Education for?
If we are asking the questions, what is arts education for? Why do we have it? And perhaps more…
Drinking from the Fire Hose
Inspired by Seth today. Stop drinking from the fire hose. I was recently having a conversation with…
I Do We Do You Do
I love the gradual release model of I Do, We Do, You Do but I find a lot students…
Does That Make Sense
I was recently talking to an educator who had the opportunity to attend a professional development session which was…
The Art of Comprehension
I could not be more excited to share that my upcoming book, The Art of Comprehension: Exploring Visual Texts…
Producing a Masterpiece
One of my favorite activities to do around Halloween is to carve pumpkins. My children and I enjoy challenging…
Institutional Complacency
We are suffering from Institutional Complacency. Some may feel as if their work to constantly push education is on…
5 Mystery Hooks
How will you engage students in meaningful learning today? Use these mystery hooks to captivate students and take advantage…
Art Education is Not…
Art Education is not about Learning to Draw Art can help those who learn differently, learn. Art can…