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The Efficacy of Integrating Art Into Social Studies
Integrating art into social studies is a highly effective way to make abstract concepts and historical events tangible to middle school and high school-aged students. Through the lens of art, students can relate to history, culture, and geography in a more relatable and engaging manner. As such, educators at arts-integrated schools and institutions have used...
Arts Academy Weather Updates January 2025
Arts Academy Weather Updates January 2025
The Therapy of Expressing Emotions Through Art
The Therapy of Expressing Emotions Through Art Because we know that being a teenager is no field day, Arts Academy in the Woods middle/high school stresses the importance of expressing emotions through art. After all, the subject matter of art is emotion. And its purpose is expression. So it’s really a no-brainer. Students are already...
Is There a Michigan School for Performing Arts That’s Public?
If you’re looking for a Michigan school for performing arts that’s both public and in Southeast Michigan, you’ll find it at Arts Academy in the Woods (AAW). Located in a tranquil, tree-lined neighborhood in Fraser, AAW offers a unique arts-integrated curriculum. Their extensive arts program is combined with a solid academic curriculum that includes math,...
Arts Academy updates 12/16/24
Arts Academy Updates 12162024 (1)-1 Attendance-Works-When-Is-Sick-Too-Sick-092524
Using Creativity to Relieve Stress
If you’ve never considered using creativity to relieve stress, you may be surprised at how transformative it can be. Of course, this isn’t news to educators and students at arts-integrated schools. Taking the time to pause and engage in stress-releasing activities through creative activities is a regular occurrence. And it’s an amazingly effective (and enjoyable)...