Fresh off hosting the Art Ed NOW Conference, Tim and Amanda are here with the August mailbag! After a garden talk update, they answer listener questions about starting the school year strong, surviving the chaos of short class periods, finding the perfect gift for an art teacher, and learning hundreds of student names without losing your mind.

Resources and Links

• • Podcast advice on Getting Hired as an Art Educator
  • Read the Dear First Year Art Teacher article
  • See the Art of Ed's FLEX Curriculum
  • Check out the Art of Ed Community for August events
  • AOE's Back to School resources
  • Learn more about the Art Ed NOW Conference
  • Shout out to Pesky Pete
  • Learn about Tim's favorite plant, Anise Hyssop