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The Arts and Creativity in Schools

The arts—and creativity more generally—are making a comeback in education. The December 2018/January 2019 Educational Leadership® (EL®) examines the role of arts and creativity in fostering perception and problem solving, empowering students, and boosting learning.  Read current issue

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Featured Articles

Self portrait of student De'Quan Hanna, as photographed by Sia Kyriakakos.The Gift of Boredom
by John Spencer
Boredom can be a surprising component to the creative process—even in the classroom.

Taking Back Baltimore Through the Arts
by Sia Kyriakakos
Freddie Gray's death tore a city apart, but these shaken teens found their power in the aftermath.

Engaging Our Most Challenging Students in Fine Arts
by Danielle L. Iamarino
All students need to know that there is room for them in arts programs.

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Bryan GoodwinResearch Matters / Does Arts Education Matter?

"Zombie" findings aside, arts education has unique benefits for students, write Bryan Goodwin and Eric Hubler.

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Turn and Talk

Melody HerzfeldMelody Herzfeld on Hope and Healing at Stoneman Douglas

Melody Herzfeld, the drama teacher at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, on helping students heal through the arts.

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