What do artistic representations of classrooms, teaching and learning tell us about how a society’s positions on pedagogy have progressed…
The Flow Of Knowledge
I haven’t published a suggested reading post in quite some time (see prior suggested reading posts). I thought that I…
Arftully Grieving
It is incredibly difficult to develop socially, emotionally and cognitively in a culture that experiences daily doses of trauma and…
Bridging the Gap, Crossing the Bridge
Black lives matter. Tragically, it is clear that the United States of America has a problem understanding this. The nation’s…
The Gallery as the School?
The commercial art world is steeped in capital, class structure and consumerism, but is there any redeeming value outside of…
The Educators: A Zine Series
The Educators is an ongoing illustrated compendium of individuals who have made contributions to the field of education, especially regarding…
Art-fly Learning
When an errant fly found itself in the national spotlight by landing on Vice President Mike Pence’s head during the…
Experiential Learning: Art Against Colonialism
Joseph Beuys’ 7 year opus, Das Kapital Raum 1970-77, consists of 50 chalkboard slates onto which the German artist, philosopher…
Our Octopus Teacher
It is a rare treat when a mainstream movie reflects so many relevant pedagogical and pragmatic perspectives, which is the…
The Past, Present and Future of Art
“I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty…