Arts

Immersing students in the history and politics of ancient Rome helps them come to a rich understanding of Shakespeare’s play.

Teacher can try incorporating scavenger hunts and a Pictionary-style tournament to get students to show what they know.

These visual and audio cues can help middle and high school teachers quickly get students back on track.

How an art project on making rock sculptures helped a class of first graders settle down and find their focus.

A band teacher explains how a process he uses to train budding musicians’ inner voice can be used to help struggling readers improve.

Adding themes from different content areas into music lessons helps maximize learning and provides opportunities for collaboration with other educators.

To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.

A look at how teachers can have students collaborate across grades on an art project that promotes creativity and teamwork.

From laundry art to 'name that tune,' arts teachers are finding creative ways to transition to remote teaching.

Look through the door of one classroom and you might see the students hunched over, not engaged, even frowning. Look through the door of another classroom, and you might see a room full of lively students, eager, engaged and participating. What is the second teacher doing that the first one isn't? He or she is using creativity in that classroom.