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ACCELERATOR IN ACTION
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The Evidence is In: The Accelerator WORKS.
We're thrilled to share this year's data on the Accelerator's impact - these numbers prove that this platform and method WORKS in schools.
Here are some highlights:
87.5% of teachers using the platform report higher excitement & engagement
Classroom disruptions are down 24% when using Accelerator lessons and strategies.
Student mastery of core content is up 15% -- this one is a BIG win. 💪
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TRENDING NOW
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🔥 On-Demand Access Now Available for the 2025 National Arts Integration and STEAM Conference
So many of you have said you'd love to attend this year's conference, but it's just not in the budget.
Good news - you can now get on-demand conference access here for $149.
This provides you with 1-year of online access to all of the sessions from next month's event, along with all handouts and 30 PD hours.
Available now - July 31 only.
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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.Lessons in Advancing STEAM Education
This Policy Guide from Education Commission of the States and AEP is a culmination of over a year’s work in the network and serves as a resource for other states interested in starting or navigating STEAM education implementation.
2. GemKit by the Gemological Institute of America
This is a free, standards-aligned online toolkit on gems and minerals biology for grades 4–6. Includes video lessons, worksheets, hands-on activities, and career exploration.
3. NAEA “Building Drawing Skills” Webinar
This webinar supports artists and general educators alike with skill-based drawing techniques and strategies you can implement immediately—even virtually.
4. The Phillips Collection Lesson Plans
A rich library of arts integration lesson plans and educator resources that anchor visual art within core curriculum blocks (writing prompts, discussion, artmaking).
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PD FOR EDUCATORS
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👉 Summer PD Options Through The Institute
If you're looking for a way to make those hours meaningful to your practice (and not just take another "course" that you won't actually use), check out all of the ways we can support you:
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). 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 summer times fill up quickly.
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👉 Coming Up in July...
Recapping our summer conference event plus some supports for using artificial intelligence in the year ahead.
In the meantime, be on the lookout for your another Strategy of the Week next Tuesday.
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Until next month,
Susan
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