Three women nod to the beat of a drum, their silvery hair swinging in unison. One leans towards a microphone, husky voice ready to belt. This female trio is not some random band of retirees but instead living icons rekindling their passion for rock ‘n’ roll. Their slightly wrinkled faces smile as the sound of …
Revisiting a Groundbreaking Show of Feminist Art
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum looks back at a 1971 exhibition devoted to women and puts their work in conversation with emerging feminist artists. nytimes.com
We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study. edutopia.org
How Music Primes the Brain for Learning
To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research. edutopia.org
To Design This ‘Rainbow House,’ Mom Let the Kid Call the Shots
English teacher Marita White has decorated her Bothell home into a “rainbow house.” Each room in her home seems to have a different personality, color scheme, and aesthetic. seattletimes.com
Download a Free Poster
Continue to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting a quote from artist Frida Kahlo in Learning for Justice’s One World poster series. learningforjustice.org
10 Best “How to Draw” Books for Kids To Inspire Creativity While Having Fun
There’s a range of educational books about drawing techniques for kids, and My Modern Met has made a list of 10 favorites. mymodernmet.com
Photographs by Women Artists
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is now hosting Our Selves: Photographs by Women Artists from Helen Kornblum, an exhibition that presents 90 photographic works by female artists from the last 100 years. The exhibit will be on view from April 16 to October 2, 2022. Drawn exclusively from the Museum’s collection, thanks to a …
Ten Quotes by Women Creatives for National Volunteer Month
April is the official month to celebrate selfless volunteers, but these hardworking individuals – including yourself – should receive thanks every day. Here are ten quotes by women creatives for National Volunteer Month that honor and inspire the tireless efforts of those bettering the world around us. Ten Quotes by Women Creatives for National Volunteer …
Children’s Book Author Sasha Graham
Before becoming a children’s book author, Sasha Graham worked as a publicist, television writer and producer, and an executive for Walt Disney Studios. In the four years since Graham pursued writing full-time, she has written two children’s books, both part of her Tiny Ninja series. Using the character of the “Tiny Ninja,” which represents the …