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In this episode, we sit down with music educator Andrew Wang to chat about the intersection of hip hop and neurodivergence in arts education. LINK to Inclusion Guide for Arts Education

Why are classroom behaviors feeling more dysregulated, reactive, and fragmented than ever before? In this episode, we connect the dots between Jonathan Haidt’s research in The Anxious Generation and Simon Sinek’s leadership framework in Leaders Eat Last . We break down how the shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood has physically altered student brain development—and how thos...

In this episode, we dive into Arthur Brooks book, The Meaning of Your Life , to discuss how meaning, coherence and complexity can elevate our students' artistic experiences.

In this episode, we dive into the importance of belonging in the arts classroom and how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can assist with removing barriers to build connection and community.

In this episode, we reflect on lessons that we learned throughout the summer that we hope to apply throughout the school year.

In this episode, we expand on our most meaningful takeaways from our conversations during this school year.

In this episode, we dig into how connection and meaning guide your choices and fuel your satisfaction, happiness, and purpose.

In this episode, we dig deeper into our conversation with Arin Canbolat focusing on building community and connection through the arts.

In this episode, we talk with Arin Canbolat, Vice President of Education & Community Development at The GRAMMY Museum, about outreach and creating connections for students.

In this episode, we discuss how peers and play affect the “social sandbox” within arts classrooms to support collaboration and experimentation.

In this episode, we break down the first two pillars of Mitchel Resnick’s book, “Lifelong Kindergarten” to discuss the importance of projects and passion to fuel a student-centered arts education experience.

In this episode, we talk about how you can leverage the neuroscientific research from Your Brain on Art to reframe your program as a biological necessity for student brain development, mental health, and social-emotional learning.

In this episode, we discuss some of the ways that the ideas discussed in the book “Your Brain on Art” are applied to issues of physical and mental health.

In this episode, we dive into the meaning of neuro aesthetics, what an aesthetic mindset is, and how the arts assist in defining our experiences.

In this episode, we dig deeper into our conversation with Danielle Collins focusing on increasing student agency, access, and ownership with an eye towards career readiness.

In this episode, we sit down with music educator and educational consultant, Danielle Collins to discuss her journey from traditional music education to a more progressive approach focusing career preparations in the music industry.

In this episode, we offer some practical experiences and instructional/behavioral strategies in order to build communities while creating opportunities for connection and joy through the arts.

In this episode, we sit down with music educator and educational consultant, Ashley Cuthbertson about her latest book, “Music as a Vehicle.” To learn more go to: www. AshleyCuthbertson.com

In this episode, we dig deeper into our conversation with Jason Blair to further discuss key challenges with keeping the arts at the forefront of education.

In this episode, we sit down with elementary art educator, Jason Blair, to discuss his passion and philosophy that focuses on stepping back to let students step forward.

In this episode, we break down our conversation with Dr. Adrienne Hill and dig deeper into the important role that passion and empathy play in education.

In this episode, we sit down with turnaround principal and arts advocate, Dr. Adrienne Hill to discuss the impact that the arts have in the development of our students and quality schools.

In this episode, we discuss the basic framework for creativity as well as some of our favorite authors on the subject.

In this episode, we dig deeper into the concepts of responding and connecting through the arts and mood discussed with Trevor Bryan in our previous episode. 

In this episode, we sit down with visual art educator Trevor Bryan to discuss his latest project/book - Narrative Know How and how it applies to comprehension, not only in literacy, but all art forms.  Check it out at: https://www.corwin.com/books/narrative-know-how-288448?srsltid=AfmBOop6X2Bck0fEJEQp5ryPOai78MZYz9DnEcH3Z2c-uX0VZPNz5WtB