The January 2026 Mailbag: Quality Supplies, Music in the Classroom, and Getting Back in the Groove

We ring in the new year with Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn as they open the January mailbag and answer questions from art teachers across the country. This month: classroom music (and whether you need it at all), how to advocate for high-quality art supplies with administrators, choosing the "right" grade level to teach, why January is so hard after break, and early finisher ideas for high school that aren't just busywork. They also talk about the Art Ed NOW Conference coming at the end of the month and other Art of Ed Community events that are coming soon! Full episode transcript below. Resources and Links Join the Art of Ed Community Learn more about Art Ed NOW featured presenter Austin Kleon And find out everything else you need to know about Art Ed NOW 100 Sketchbook Prompts Your Students Will Love Transform Your Art Room By Assigning 3 Projects at Once Find the planning calendar and the other resources that Amanda talked about

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The January 2026 Mailbag: Quality Supplies, Music in the Classroom, and Getting Back in the Groove is an episode from Art Ed Radio by The Art of Education University.

This episode is 46:11 long.

This episode was published on Jan 6, 2026.

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