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Willow Bryn: Navigating College as an Artist
Current undergrad Willow Bryn shares their experience of attending college as an artist.
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
9 Strategies to Help Parents Raise Creative Thinkers
Culturally, we tend to think of creative activities like art, acting, or music as “extracurricular.” Art is fun but not nearly as “practical” as math or…
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
Office Hours: The Art of Giving & Receiving Feedback
How to find critique partners and giving feedback to kids
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Julie Vick: Making Writing Sustainable
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The No. 1 Productivity Hack for Creatives
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Sarah Shermyen: On the Importance of a Broad Education in the Arts & Beyond
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The Ripple Effects of Book Banning: A Threat to All Readers
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The Benefits of Creativity for Kids
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Why Feedback Matters: The Secret to Making Great Art
The willingness to show my writing and be open to feedback was one of the most critical steps on my journey to becoming a professional writer.
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
How Can I Get Involved in Fighting Book Bans & Advocating for Diverse Voices?
A list of resources and actions you can take to champion diverse perspectives and stand against book banning.
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
The Ripple Effects of Book Banning: A Threat to All Readers
Banning books featuring diverse voices harms all readers, the marginalized and non-marginalized alike.
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
Professor Office Hours: Should my kid pursue an arts degree?
The arts have always seemed like a risky financial proposition. Has A.I. made it even riskier?
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
Sarah Shermyen: On the Importance of a Broad Education in the Arts & Beyond
Sarah Shermyen reveals how her liberal arts education impacted her journey as a writer and singer.
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
The Benefits of Creativity for Kids
There are tons of benefits to encouraging creative play that make it a worthwhile part of any childhood, even if your kid isn't naturally drawn to…
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
What Losing Taste & Smell Means to Me
Reflections on Food, Cooking, and Creativity
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Sarah Graves, Ph.D.
Professor Office Hours: Student Loan Edition
Learn how the end of the student loan payment pause affects you — whether you’re still in school, graduating soon, or graduated years ago. Plus, get the…
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Julie Vick: Making Writing Sustainable
Author Julie Vick discusses her college experience and its impact on her writing career.
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