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Blog Spotlight

There are almost 200 blogs in the Art Teacher Blog Directory.  Have you added yours?  I was going to highlight…

  • January 21, 2012
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Art Teacher SHOWCASE!! Installment #5

Today I am featuring Karen Bosch on the 5th installment of the Art Teacher Showcase.   1) My name is…

  • July 20, 2011
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Art Teacher Showcase Installment 4

The next Art Teacher Blog I will be showcasing is Jody Sebring’s.  1.  The name and URL of your blog  …

  • July 12, 2011
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Art Teacher SHOWCASE!! Installment 3

“Summer months are slow in blogland for teachers.  Most art teachers are taking a break from teaching all day.  Some…

  • July 4, 2011
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Art Teacher Showcase Installment #1– Stephanie Clegg

This is my first installment of Art Teacher Showcase, where art teachers across the world will be sharing with you…

  • June 16, 2011
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