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Michigan Arts Academy Stresses Critical Thinking in Art
If you’re the (often misunderstood) creative type, you may have never stopped to consider how you’re developing critical thinking in art. It’s a natural by-product. And this is great. Especially if you’re a student. Critical thinking is a vital skill every student should possess. It’s necessary to create, critique, assess, and ultimately propel you to...
21 Lesser-Known Jobs for Artists
If you’re considering a career in the arts, you may not be aware of the lesser-known jobs for artists. As such, you (or your parents), may not be too gung-ho about (you) pursuing an art degree. So as passionate arts-integrated educators, we’re here to enlighten you! Having an art degree doesn’t mean you’re consigned to...
Why Arts Educators Are Essential
With the educational world in the United States focusing so heavily on science, tech, engineering, and math (a.k.a. STEM) subjects, you may wonder why arts educators are essential. After all, there’s no ‘A’ in the acronym. This is a mistake though. Walk through the halls of any arts-integrated middle or high school and you’ll witness...