Being able to think creatively is a vitally important skill to every area in education, and of course, art teachers do it best. Art is the vehicle for training students' brains to be passionate about learning, creativity, and leadership. Andrew brings on an important outside voice, business leader Mike Wagner, to discuss arts and the ability to create innovative leaders for the future. Listen for their discussion on embracing divergent thinking (6:00), the meaning of innovation (12:30), and most importantly, how to advocate for the arts and creativity (17:00).

Resources and Links:

• Mike's TEDx talk--The Positive Power of Being Strange
• How to Teach for Creativity
• Thinking About Design Process Thinking
• Take a look at AOE's Project Based Learning course