Art Works for Teachers
Episodes
Get SmART about Classroom Management
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textNot all Classroom Management is created equal. Smart Classroom Management founder Michael Linsin is here this week to discuss the impor...
From the Page to the Stage: Creating an Original Show with Your Students
09 Nov 2023
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Send us a text"Because it brings my students to life". That's the reason today's guest, Ann Noriel, gives for why drama and music ...
3 Prompts to Reframe Your Thinking
02 Nov 2023
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Send us a textEver find yourself spiraling into a flood of negative emotions after a rough day at school? Or maybe you're caught on the worry roc...
How Art Makes Us Whole
26 Oct 2023
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Send us a textArt is more than self-expression, history, or a subject in school. It's about connection and helping us understand and become ourse...
How to Work with Vendors: Secrets to Getting What You Need
19 Oct 2023
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Send us a textIn this behind-the-scenes episode, Susan interviews the Institute's Chief Growth Officer, Kevin Riley. They talk about how teachers...
Care for Teachers after COVID-19
12 Oct 2023
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Send us a textCare can be a tricky word when it comes to educators, and it's been used almost flippantly since the pandemic. In their new book, &...
Dealing with Student Apathy, Disrespect, and Arguing
05 Oct 2023
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Send us a textMore than ever, teachers are sharing how difficult classroom management has become. In this episode, author, teacher, and administrator ...
The Realities of Teaching to the Test
28 Sep 2023
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Send us a textWant to use arts integration, but stuck because people feel pressured to "teach to the test"? In this episode, Susan tackles t...
Curtain Call: Using Theatre Strategies for Teacher PD
21 Sep 2023
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Send us a textIn today's episode, theatre educator and working actress Ayesis Clay shares how theatre can be used as a mechanism for teacher heal...
Using the Throughlines Strategy
14 Sep 2023
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Send us a textThroughlines connect a theme, plot, or characteristic. In today's episode, Susan shares how to use throughlines in your teaching to...
Set Yourself Up to Win
07 Sep 2023
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Send us a textBefore you set your next goal or even to-do list, grab your favorite flair pen and paper and listen to this episode. Inside, Susan Riley...
Becoming a More Joyful Teacher
31 Aug 2023
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Send us a textWhat does it mean to be joyful and what does that actually look like for teachers? Berit Gordon, author of the book The Joyful Teacher i...
Rethinking Intelligence
24 Aug 2023
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Send us a textWhat IS intelligence? And what if we've been measuring (and using it) all wrong? In this episode, author and scientist Dr. Rina Bli...
Burnout: Completing the Stress Cycle
17 Aug 2023
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Send us a textDid you know that stress is a cycle and not a state of being? Strange, but true. In this interview with Amelia Nagoski, co-author of the...
Science and Art through Film
10 Aug 2023
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Send us a textMeet Sonia Epstein, curator of the Museum of the Moving Image. In this episode, she shares how the science and technology of filmmaking ...
Cutting through the Red Tape
03 Aug 2023
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Send us a textEver feel like there's so much red tape, you'll never get anything done? Today's guest, Marina Nitze, shares practical st...
Achieving vs. Receiving
27 Jul 2023
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Send us a textAre you trapped in the overachievement treadmill? There's a solution, but you may not like it. In this episode, we explore the idea...
8 Tips for PD That Matters
20 Jul 2023
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Send us a textDid you know that PD that is relevant and meaningful is up to 10x more effective than general PD? So how do you plan relevant and meanin...
Implementing Arts Integration Step-by-Step
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textReady to move beyond arts strategies to build a whole-school model for arts integration? You've got to walk before you can run! In ...
Take the Risk: Stepping into EdTech
06 Jul 2023
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Send us a textDo you ever see a problem in education and think, "I could do something about that". This is exactly what happened to Sheila G...
How to Craft Better Questions
29 Jun 2023
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Send us a textWhat's the single best way to know your students' learning? Asking questions. But the type of question - and how you craft it ...
Cultivating Curiosity
22 Jun 2023
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Send us a textRamsey Musallam's mission is to foster rigorous learning environments fueled by student curiosity. In this episode, he talks about ...
Why Projects are the Future
15 Jun 2023
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Send us a textAntonio Nieto Rodriguez has been on a quest for years. His goal is for every individual, student, and leader to learn the basics of lead...
Your Brain on Art
08 Jun 2023
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Send us a textIn the new New York Times bestselling book, Your Brain on Art, Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen have identified the intersection of the arts ...
The Song of Significance with Seth Godin
30 May 2023
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Send us a textSeth Godin has spent majority of his life as a writer, having published 20 best selling books (to date). He inspires "to turn on li...
How to Write an Arts Integration Lesson
18 May 2023
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Send us a textIf you've ever wondered how to write an arts integrated lesson, or how to recognize whether a lesson will be high quality or not, t...
Science Explains How the Arts Heal Us
11 May 2023
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Send us a textFeeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stressed? The arts can help with that. In this episode, Susan Riley shares what the science tells us...
Connecting Dance and Literacy in the Classroom
04 May 2023
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Send us a textWhat's one research-based strategy for achievement that most educators avoid? Movement! Specifically, dance. In this episode, arts ...
The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius
27 Apr 2023
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Send us a textEducators work with students of all abilities - including those who may struggle with mental health disorders and differences such as AD...
The Creative Cure
20 Apr 2023
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Send us a textIf you've ever heard the phrase (or even spoken it yourself) "I'm just not creative" - this is the episode you'...
The Clarity Compass
13 Apr 2023
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Send us a textDo you need help making a tough decision? Overwhelmed by the options in front of you? In this episode, Susan shares the Clarity Compass ...
The Other AI: ChatGPT for Teachers
06 Apr 2023
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Send us a textHow can Artificial Intelligence increase creativity and humanity? In this episode, we're looking at the impact of ChatGPT and other...
BookmarkED Sneak Peek
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textTired of the traditional online PD available during the summers for teachers? So are we. So we decided to do something different. Tune i...
The Power of Regret
23 Mar 2023
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Send us a textWhat if the phrase "no regrets" was actually harmful? In today's episode, author Dan Pink shares the 4 core types of regr...
How to Keep Going
16 Mar 2023
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Send us a textHow is your creativity influenced by the demands of others? After his book "Steal Like an Artist" went BIG, Austin Kleon found...
4 Keys to Arts Advocacy
09 Mar 2023
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Send us a textIsn't it ironic that Arts in Our Schools Month happens when most schools begin their testing seasons? In this episode, Susan explor...
The Habit of Happiness
02 Mar 2023
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Send us a textGrace Stevens realized as a teacher that happiness wasn't just a feeling - it was something she could create with some intentional ...
Teaching While Writing
23 Feb 2023
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Send us a textJulie Clark, NYT Bestselling Author of The Last Flight and The Lies I Tell, is more than a writer. She's also a 5th grade teacher. ...
The Art of Coaching
16 Feb 2023
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Send us a textElena Aguilar is no stranger to the stresses of teaching. After working in middle schools as a teacher and then a coach, she developed a...
3 Common Job Fears for Educators: Myth vs Reality
09 Feb 2023
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Send us a textDo you have one of these 3 job fears? We've heard from hundreds of educators over the past few months who are considering a job cha...
Overcoming Objections to Arts Integration
02 Feb 2023
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Send us a textWhat are the 3 biggest objections to Arts Integration? Time, Buy-In, and Seeing It's Possible. In today's episode, Susan walks...
Embracing Radical Candor
26 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIn the bestselling book, Radical Candor, we find a set of strategies for providing honest, direct feedback while embracing each other&ap...
How to Write a Winning Grant
19 Jan 2023
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Send us a textIf you've wanted to secure a grant for an arts integration initiative, today's episode is a must-listen. Arts Integration Spec...
How COVID (and Certification) Improved My Teaching
12 Jan 2023
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Send us a textThe impact of remote learning through COVID was undeniable for all of us. But have you considered how this massive disruption has improv...
Life After the Classroom
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wonder what's out there beyond teaching in the traditional classroom? Tune in as Arts Integration Certification alum Molly Luc...
Journaling Ideas for Setting (and Reaching) Your Goals
29 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWhether it's a new year or a new season, goal setting is a natural part of what we humans do. But while goal setting is popular, go...
My Unplug Process for Plugging Into Your Life
22 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWhen it's time for a vacation, do you find yourself so stressed that by the time you get back, you haven't really relaxed at a...
The Missing Creative Skill: Lateral Thinking
15 Dec 2022
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Send us a textDid you know there are 3 modes of thinking? Convergent, Divergent, and... Lateral. In today's episode, learn how you can use Latera...
STEAM Classrooms to Careers
08 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWhere are the gaps in the STEAM careers pipeline? How do we get more students interested in these careers? Today's guest, Antoinett...
Don't Just Survive... Thrive
01 Dec 2022
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Send us a textWhat does it REALLY mean to be an effective teacher? Author and former educator SaraJane Herrboldt challenges us to get curious about th...
A New Way to Practice Gratitude on Thanksgiving
24 Nov 2022
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Send us a textTired of the same old "I'm grateful for..." routine as you sit around the Thanksgiving table? In this episode, we're...
Redefining Student Success
17 Nov 2022
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Send us a textWhat does student success mean? What does it look like in your school - in your community? These are the questions Suzie Boss pursues in...
The Four Lenses of Innovation
10 Nov 2022
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Send us a textWhat do Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and Mars all have in common? They've worked with Rowan Gibson to innovate to their next evolution. To...
I Wish My Teacher Knew...
03 Nov 2022
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Send us a textOne powerful question can lead to so many unexpected answers. 3rd Grade Teacher Kyle Schwartz discovered this when she shared the prompt...
No Meetings, No Apologies
27 Oct 2022
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Send us a textHow to get it all done? Say no to meetings, says Creativity Project editor Colby Sharp. In this interview, he's breaking down how h...
6 Ways to Find More Time
20 Oct 2022
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Send us a textTime isn't constant - it's relative. So if you're struggling to find time for creativity in your classroom (or even in yo...
The Myth of the Starving Artist
13 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIf you've ever been told that artists can't make a living, you've been sold a lie. According to author Jeff Goins, artist...
The Power of One More: What All Humans Need
06 Oct 2022
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Send us a textIt might be time to reimagine Maslow's Hierarchy. According to author Ed Mylett, humans have 6 basic needs. In his book, The Power ...
Spying through Music
29 Sep 2022
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Send us a textFrom international spy to arts integration professor, Merryl Goldberg is a creative force for good. In this episode, hear how Merryl use...
How to Get Anything You Want - Ep. 02
22 Sep 2022
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Send us a textReady to get anything you want? No, really. In this episode, you'll learn how to bust through the roadblocks holding you back from ...
Why Art Works for Teachers - Ep. 001
22 Sep 2022
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Send us a textWelcome to our new podcast, Art WORKS for Teachers. In this episode, host Susan Riley shares what to expect in this series. She'll ...
Trailer (Art WORKS for Teachers)
12 Sep 2022
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Send us a textIn a world where students are struggling, teachers are leaving, and leaders’ options are limited, can education be saved? We believe i...