Character Education

A popular saying is that the best laid-plans often go awry. Despite how carefully we plan for something, there are … More

Book smART

“Art makes us smart.” That phrase has become a personal mantra, which I picked up as I developed greater understandings … More

Pablo Picasso is attributed to have said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist … More

Utilizing students’ pop culture interests within a larger social and cultural context is a great way to prompt them to … More

An exquisite corpse (also known as picture consequences) is a visual and literary game, initially developed by the Surrealists (Yves … More

I remember the first time I saw Tina Piña Trachtenburg (aka Mother Pigeon) and her soft-sculptures of pigeons. I was … More

Studio K.O.S. has persevered time and time again. Initially under the tutelage of the late artist and educator Tim Rollins, … More

Art has been on the frontlines during this ongoing global pandemic, but not often where it is typically expected. Although … More

“There’s no such thing as neutral education. Education either functions as an instrument to bring about conformity or freedom.” – … More

James Baldwin never taught in a school, yet his life’s work as an novelist, playwright, poet, essayist, public speaker and … More