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December 2018/January 2019 | Volume 76 | Number 4

The Arts and Creativity in Schools


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Feature Articles

Reader's Guide / Arts Education Today: Mission Critical

Anthony Rebora

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The Gift of Boredom

John Spencer

Boredom can be a surprising component to the creative process—even in the classroom.

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Taking Beautiful Risks in Education

Ronald A. Beghetto

To support students' creativity, educators must question assumptions and instill a sense of possibility.

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Taking Back Baltimore Through the Arts

Sia Kyriakakos

Freddie Gray's death tore a city apart, but these shaken teens found their power in the aftermath.

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Picture This

Barbara Boroson

Sketchnoting can help students with autism assimilate new information.

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That's a Rap!

Michael Bonner

When Michael Bonner's 2nd grade students were failing their reading tests, he didn't give up on them. He made a music video.

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Arts Education as a Human Right: A Conversation with Alfre Woodard

Sarah McKibben

The renowned actor says access to the arts shouldn't depend on a child's zip code.

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Arts Integration: A Creative Pathway for Teaching

Amy L. Duma and Lynne B. Silverstein

Schoolwide arts integration programs can reenergize teachers' practice and boost student achievement.

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Hitting the Right Note

Linda F. Nathan

At a Boston charter school, instruction in music composition helps students see their true potential.

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Using Film to Expand Horizons

David Campos and Ericka Knudson

Movies—especially "world cinema"—have tremendous potential to stimulate students' interest and thinking skills.

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Engaging Our Most Challenging Students in Fine Arts

Danielle L. Iamarino

All students need to know that there is room for them in arts programs.

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Artistic Endeavors

Portraits of Courage

Lisa M. Lenarz

Three schoolwide installations showcase the power of art to promote social justice, community, and individualism.

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From Activism to Craftivism

Sheryl Lamme

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A Mosaic of Belonging

Mikel Brogan

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Columns / Departments

Research Matters / Does Arts Education Matter?

Bryan Goodwin and Eric Hubler

"Zombie" findings aside, arts education has unique benefits for students.

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Show & Tell: A Video Column / Reciprocal Teaching's Untapped Value

Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey

Reclaiming a foundational literacy routine in classrooms. Watch the video.

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Leading Together / Make Time for Play

Jill Harrison Berg

Educator teams need to have a little fun.

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Confronting Inequity / More Than a Math and Science Teacher

H. Richard Milner IV

Bringing students' interests into the classroom enriches learning.

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One to Grow On / Sparking Students' "Uncommon Genius"

Carol Ann Tomlinson

All educators can learn valuable lessons from the way the arts are taught.

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Tell Me About

Readers share ideas for adding creativity to the classroom.

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Readers React

Reader responses to recent issues of EL.

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ASCD Community in Action

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EL Takeaways / Creative Insights

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Index to Advertisers

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Advisory: Trends and Ideas

Turn & Talk / Melody Herzfeld on Hope and Healing at Stoneman Douglas

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

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Research Alert / Evidence for Arts Integration

Findings from the new AIR report "Review of Evidence: Arts Integration Research Through the Lens of the Every Student Succeeds Act."

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Relevant Reads / Arts and Creativity for All Ages

New and classic books to inspire your students' creativity.

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School Tools / Action Plan for the Arts

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Seen on the Screen / Urban Design

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Snapshot / Outstanding Stories

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Numbers of Note / The Arts in Schools? Survey says YES!

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Making It Happen

Jackie Gerstein

Maker activities can bring creativity and application to STEM learning.

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Is STEAM Overblown?

Todd L. Hutner

How the combination of STEM and the arts could water down both disciplines.

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Please Stop Sacrificing Arts Classes for Skills Intervention!

Lee Ann Jung and Maisie Jung

For students with learning disabilities, art class is often the best part of the day. Why take it away from them?

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