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ANNOUNCEMENT
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I've written a book - Preorders open now
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In a world rapidly evolving with AI, where does that leave creativity? I believe that creativity is humanity's greatest advantage in this new age, and it's up to us to learn how to cultivate it for the future.
Thankfully, Bloomsbury Publishing agreed with me and has published my latest book, Creativity's Edge.
This book will be officially released on February 19, but pre-orders are open now.
I'd be honored if you reserve a copy!
**Did you know that pre-orders are the biggest way you can help an author get their book into bookstores and libraries? I'd love your help in getting this into as many hands as possible.
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ARTS INTEGRATION AND STEAM IN ACTION
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A Different Kind of PD
Sugar Creek Elementary School in Bentonville, AR is using the Accelerator this year schoolwide to bring arts integration to all students. But they didn't stop
there.
Last week, our team provided their staff with in-person PD to help launch their new work. Here's what that looked like:
Providing relevant and practical strategies that are proven to work
Connecting those strategies to the curriculum teachers are required to use
Getting out of the way and letting teachers spend time working collaboratively with the ideas provided
Teachers find this approach to be meaningful and a good use of their time. Want this experience in your school? Learn more here about our PD options.
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NEWS AND UPDATES
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🎨 From the Field
Check out these resources and tools for arts integration and STEAM from educators and education organizations.
1. Creative Back to School Activities
The start of the school year is an exciting time for both teachers and students. Learn how to incorporate arts integration in your back to school activities and planning with this comprehensive guide.
2. Assistance for Arts Education Program Applications Open
Looking for grant funding to support your arts integration or STEAM efforts? This year's federal AAE grants are open now - August 25 for applications.
3. Building Brain Capital and Preventing Dementia Through Arts Integration
Can music actually protect your brain and reduce dementia risk? Award-winning educator and arts advocate Genein Letford reveals how engaging with music builds “brain capital” – the essential combination of cognitive health, creativity, and connection that fuels success in leadership and in life.
4. From Classrooms to Careers: How AI is Transforming STEAM Education
This opinion article from Phil Lang brings up some important considerations and connections between the rapidly evolving tools in AI and STEAM education.
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PD FOR EDUCATORS
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👉 Explore Our Accredited PD Opportunities
Need professional development hours or CEUs this year? Here's how we can help:
Arts Integration Certification - Fully online and flexible start dates. Provides 520 PD hours and 20 CEUs. Grad credit also available. ($2150)
The Accelerator - Online platform that provides access to hundreds of PD hours and CEUs through online courses, workshops, event recordings, and micro-credentials. ($37/mo or $375/year). Price increases on August 31 - lock in your rate now. Group rates available.
In-Person Keynotes or PD - Interested in bringing one of our team members to your school for a customized, in-person PD? We love working hands-on with schools and teachers. Book as soon as possible as times fill up quickly.
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👉 Coming Up in September...
We're sharing instructional strategies for visual literacy in the classroom, plus more support for using artificial intelligence tools in schools.
In the meantime, be on the lookout for your another Strategy of the Week next Tuesday.
Found this issue useful? Please help us spread these ideas by forwarding this newsletter to your colleagues.
Until next month,
Susan
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