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The October Mailbag: Better Schedules, Personal...

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/10/06

In this October mailbag episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz welcomes back Amanda Heyn for an honest and practical conversation about the challenges art teachers are facing this fall. After a long introduction and some great introductions (skip to about 14:45 if you just want the mailbag), Tim and Amanda answer listener questions about back-to-back elementary art classes, advocating for a more workable schedule, protecting time for cleanup and preparation, and finding realistic ways to make a

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30:32

A Mini-Mailbag: Small Wins, Simple Systems, and...

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2026/09/29

On this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz goes solo with a mini-mailbag to answer listener questions from art teachers navigating the start of the school year. He shares practical advice for getting one challenging class back on track, creating shorter and more effective demonstrations, spending grant money with purpose, recognizing and responding to burnout, and becoming more organized without changing your personality. Resources and Links Come join the Art of Ed Community! Run

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29:11

Tell Your Story: Helping Families Become Art Room...

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/09/22

On this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz welcomes back Jen Leban from the AOE Community for a conversation about engaging parents, caregivers, and families in the art room. Jen shares how art teachers can move beyond asking for supplies and begin building partnerships that support advocacy, visibility, volunteering, and community connection. Tim and Jen also discuss simple ways to share the story of your art program, including using school social media, connecting with families where

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27:04

Building a Meaningful Digital Art Curriculum

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/09/15

On this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz talks with Angela Matsuoka, a K–12 curriculum designer at The Art of Ed, about the new FLEX Digital Art I and Digital Art II curricula. Angela explains how FLEX curricula help teachers sequence lessons, build skills over time, and create cohesive learning experiences without taking away teacher flexibility or student choice. Together, Tim and Angela explore digital drawing, photo editing, graphic design, AR, and other tools, while still making space

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41:57

Lessons and Community Building at the Start of the Year

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/09/08

The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to slow down, build trust, and establish the routines that make a creative classroom thrive. In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz welcomes Janet Taylor back to the show to share practical beginning-of-year challenges, from personalized name tags and paper wearables to handmade sketchbooks, collaborative design prompts, and low-risk material explorations. They also zoom out to explore the bigger purpose behind these strategies. By

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40:13

The September Mailbag: Successful Portfolios,...

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/09/01

In this episode of the mailbag, host Tim Bogatz is joined by high school art teacher Jenn Russell--subbing in for Amanda--for a wide-ranging conversation with listener questions about everything happening in the world of art teaching. Tim and Jenn share practical strategies for helping AP students understand portfolio scoring, stretching a limited supply budget, and making reflection feel like a natural part of the creative process. The conversation also explores how to structure longer, more

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22:57

Why Every Program Needs an Art Hall of Fame

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz talks with Trevor Brockhaus, a high school art teacher from Bellevue, Nebraska, about creating an Art Hall of Fame. Trevor shares how his program recognizes one outstanding senior each year, displays that student's artwork in the art room, and celebrates student achievements throughout the school. They discuss how art shows, awards, and visible recognition can help students understand that their work matters. Trevor and Tim also explore how an Art

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44:04

Overrated Artists, Underrated Artists, and AP Art...

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2026/08/18

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz welcomes back high school art teacher Jenn Russell for an honest and entertaining conversation about teaching art history. Tim and Jenn discuss why art history works best when it is taught as a connected story full of drama, influence, cultural context, and unexpected twists. They also share their lists of overrated artists, as well as their lists of underrated artists who deserve a little more attention and respect. Jenn also shares her strategies

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26:08

Help! I'm Scared of Technology

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/08/11

Starting a new school year can be challenging enough without a dozen new platforms, devices, and passwords waiting for you on day one. In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz talks with Jen Leban about helping new art teachers move through technology anxiety with practical, manageable strategies. Jen explains why your LMS is the best place to start, how to think about some technology as tools rather than separate problems, and why digital portfolios can wait until later in the school year

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38:58

The August Mailbag: Gen Z Teachers, Cardboard...

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2026/08/04

Should teachers be expected to work for free? What do you do with a pile of leftover cardboard? And which artist would you quietly leave out of your curriculum? In the August Mailbag, Art Ed Radio host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn, AOEU's Director of Community Engagement, to tackle listener questions that are right on time for the start of the school year. They dig into the growing conversation around Gen Z teachers refusing unpaid labor--and why the system, not the teachers, is the

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27:16

2026 Summer Art Ed NOW Conference Preview

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/07/28

The Art Ed Now Conference is just around the corner, and Art Ed Radio host Tim Bogatz is kicking things off with a special live-recorded episode straight from the Art of Ed Community. He's joined by community host Jen Leban to preview everything happening at this year's conference, from the Friday Kickoff to a full weekend of sessions designed to inspire, equip, and energize everyone as you head back to the classroom this fall. Tim and Jen share their most-anticipated sessions and the can't-miss

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38:33

More Hot Takes for the Summer

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/07/21

It's that time of year again — the Art Ed Radio Hot Takes episode is back! Host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn for their second annual deep dive into the art education opinions that spark debate, clarify thinking, and maybe make a few people a little salty. With strong opinions from the Art of Ed Community, Tim and Amanda react to hot takes on everything from whether markers deserve a place in the art room, to whether paint-and-sip counts as real art, to the case for a little bit of cookie

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35:24

Why Art is the Most Important Class

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/07/14

On this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with high school art teacher Chris Hodge, who brings nearly 25 years of classroom experience and a myriad of insights. Hodge shares the teaching philosophy at the heart of everything he does: giving students meaningful choice and nurturing genuine curiosity. He opens up about his lifelong relationship with artmaking and his dedication to continuing to create. Tim and Hodge also dig into the realities of maintaining a personal art

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51:58

The July Mailbag: Inspiring Supplies, Summer...

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2026/07/07

It's time, once again, to open up the mailbag! In this monthly Q&A episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn, to answer your most pressing questions about the world of art education. This month's topics run the gamut: from a quest for new art supplies to thoughtful questions about navigating the first year of teaching—including how to work with administrators, build community with colleagues, and protect your work-life balance. Tim and Amanda also tackle the summer

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27:07

Creating Time for Creating Art

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/06/30

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz is joined by returning guest Sarah Krajewski, a self-described "multipotentialite" and all-around amazing educator. Sarah talks about how art helps her connect to her own sense of purpose and joy, and the benefits that come with consistent artmaking. She shares her concept of "joy sketches" as an accessible, low-pressure way for any teacher to keep making art, even on the busiest or most exhausting of days. Tim and Sarah also dig into the real

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23:48

Making the Most of Your Summer

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/06/23

Summer is here, and Art Ed Radio host Tim Bogatz sits down with K–8 art teacher Jessica Stuver to talk about what teachers really need when the school year ends. Jessica reflects on wrapping up her 15th year of teaching while also being real about the exhaustion that comes with the territory. She and Tim dig into the question every educator faces: is there pressure to have a "productive" summer, and how do you balance true rest with the pull to keep working? Whether you're the type to go-go-go or

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26:13

Where Do You Discover New Artists?

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2026/06/16

In this episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with Kelly Hatton, curriculum designer for FLEX and PRO at The Art of Education, and they dive into the wonderful world of teaching art history. Kelly opens up about how she went from relying on whatever art prints were left in the supply closet to intentionally curating her artistic awareness through museum memberships, artist talks, and a carefully cultivated Instagram feed. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the team at AOE

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34:11

Austin Kleon and His New Book, Don't Call it Art

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2026/06/09

On this week's Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz sits down with bestselling author Austin Kleon! Austin is a writer, artist, and creative thinker behind Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work, and Keep Going, and his brand-new book, Don't Call It Art: 10 Ways to Create Like a Kid Again, is out now. In this episode, Austin unpacks his deceptively simple "algebraic equation" for unlocking creative play (time + space + materials = play) and explains why losing even one of those elements is enough to make any

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40:01

The June Mailbag: Differentiation, Creative Ruts, and...

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/06/02

Welcome to the June mailbag episode of Art Ed Radio! Host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn, AOE's Director of Community Engagement, to dive into listener questions that are hitting close to home for art teachers heading into summer. From navigating classrooms with wildly different skill levels to making the case to administration that your booming ceramics program needs more support, it's a fun and interesting conversation. They also tackle the difference between burnout and creative stagnation,

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22:58

From the Archives: Can We Find Time to Balance...

Art Ed Radio ·

2026/05/26

In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. She also tells the story of how she got into clay, how her practice has evolved, and why her excitement can't help but to spill over into the classroom. Tim and Laura also dig into the real challenge of maintaining a creative practice when

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