In today's episode, AOEU graduate and elementary art teacher LeighAnn Greene joins Tim to talk about her research and implementation of compassion-based teaching in her classroom. Listen as LeighAnn shares her journey to compassion-based teaching, how her mindset has shifted, and why relationships are so vitally important in our teaching.

• Freakonomics Podcast: How Do You Cure A Compassion Crisis?
• Read more about Nel Noddings and the Ethics of Care
• See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

Formative assessment is a challenge for most art teachers. How do we know if we are doing it right? How can we do it well without overwhelming ourselves? Lindsey Moss joins Tim in today's episode to talk about all things formative assessment, including some of her favorite strategies, how you can implement ideas easily, and why assessment should be part of your daily routine. 

• View Lindsey's new PRO Learning Pack
• Check out the 1-2-3, A-R-T Youtube series
• Listen to Lindsey's last appearance on the podcast
• Assessments You Can Actually Fall in Love With

When Jay-Z and Beyonce show up in an ad campaign with a new Basquiat painting very few people have ever seen, of course we need to talk about it! Jenn Russell and Lena Rodriguez join Tim to celebrate The Carters and share their love for Basquiat. Listen as they discuss the intersection of art and pop culture, how we deal with previously unseen artworks, and how this campaign can serve as a catalyst for classroom discussions. 

• Read about the ad campaign here and here
• See the work of photographer Mason Poole
• Watch the music video filmed at the Louvre

As we move into yet another school year affected by the pandemic--that's three now, if you're counting--so many teachers are completely exhausted. And how could you be feeling any other way? In today's episode, Tim shares his thoughts on why that feeling never goes away, how we can attempt to navigate this school year, and how we can help each other right now. 

• Find The Art of SEL podcast that Tim mentioned
• Follow AOEU on Instagram
• Taking Stock of Where You Are

As we move into another school year, it is important to remember where we can find community and where we can make connections. One great way to do that is to tune in to AOEU's Instagram Live shows, hosted by Sarah Krajewski. Sarah is on the podcast today to talk about the artists and creatives she brings on the show, some of her favorite guests, and why it's important to give art teachers a place to connect.

• See IG Live episodes on YouTube
• Follow AOEU on Instagram
• Listen to Sarah's last podcast appearance

Today's conversation comes to you from the recent NOW Conference. Sharonda Harris-Marshall, an art educator, artist, writer, and filmmaker, talked to Tim and Amanda about a variety of topics in this wide-ranging discussion. Listen as they cover how we deal with feelings of guilt and inadequacy, how we can help our students create meaningful work, and how we can help each student in our classroom find their own truth. 

• Listen to Sharonda's last appearance on the podcast
• Articles to Support Art Educators and Teaching Social Issues
• See what the NOW Conference is all about

As we look to this fall and the start of the school year, it is important to reflect on what we can do differently in the upcoming year and how we can take advantage of new opportunities. In today's episode, Lindsey Moss joins Tim to share some of her thoughts on the coming year. Listen as they discuss how she is rethinking her classroom, her concerns with her students, and why she is leaving tech behind this fall.

• See Lindsey's articles on the AOEU website
• See Lindsey's PRO Pack on First Day Activities
• Experiencing a Digital Detox

The event we have all been waiting for--the NOW Conference--is finally here! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the big day, their excitement about the conference, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Thursday and beyond.

Join us at the NOW Conference on July 29th, where we will share a great day of PD about teaching art, creativity, and inspiration. 

Resources and Links

• Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference
• Listen to the podcast with featured presenter Phil Hansen

We can do a lot of interesting things--and have a lot of success--when it comes to assessment in the art room. We still need to be mindful of how we handle assessment, however, and how it differs from grading. In today's episode, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss her best tips for assessments, eliminating bias in grading, and why we need to reflect on our practices. 

• Follow Janet on Twitter
• 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments
• Check out all of Janet's articles
• Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference

Teaching with comics offers so many opportunities for us in the art room, and so many avenues for our students to explore. In today's episode, Tim Smyth and Candido Crespo join Tim to share their perspectives on how comics can be used in our classrooms. Listen as they discuss Tim's experiences teaching with comics, Candido's use of comics in the art room, and Candido's presentation at the upcoming NOW Conference.

• See Candido on Instagram and Twitter
• Visit Tim's website and Facebook page
• Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference