Art Integrated Education Archive
Learning Science Through Art Makes It More Interesting
Did you know that learning science through art makes it interesting for those who may not be normally engaged by it? Many creative-minded folks think they’re not good at science. The formulas and principles don’t click for them and they quickly grow bored with the material. But that’s not the only way to learn science....
Reasons to Encourage Dance and Performing Arts
According to recent research published in npj Science of Learning, there are plenty of reasons to encourage dance and performing arts for middle and high school kids. The research found that those who participated in at least two semester-length performing arts workshops got higher grades in math and language arts. They also achieved overall improvements in...
How We Promote Belonging at Arts Academy in the Woods
One of the main reasons we encourage belonging at Arts Academy in the Woods is that it makes for a less stressful and more productive learning environment. And who doesn’t want that from their school? To be clear, when we talk about belonging, we don’t mean simply fitting in. Fitting in often involves being something...
What Is Synesthesia?
Many a creative person has posed the question, what is synesthesia? This most often occurs when they’ve been given the diagnosis of it. Depending on the kind of synesthesia they’re experiencing, they’ve likely spent their lives being able to hear a color, taste an emotion, or see a sound. And because they’ve normalized this, they...
Is There a Point in Attending Acting Schools in Michigan?
Once upon a time, back when Hollywood and New York were the competing epicenters of all forms of acting, the idea of attending acting schools in Michigan seemed ludicrous. Yet, with the advent of the internet and platforms like YouTube, “acting high schools near me” pops up on more searches than ever before. And for...
Do Creative People Suffer More with Depression?
We’re not going to sugarcoat it; creative people suffer more with depression. As an arts-integrated middle/high school, we certainly wish this weren’t the case. But research backs it. Scientific American collated studies of writers and artists. They determined that these creative people were ten times more likely to suffer depression. And while 5% of the general...
Arts Academy Middle School Newspaper January 2025 Edition
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Middle School January Newspaper
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All About Arts Academy in the Woods, Fraser, Michigan
If you’re the parent of a highly creative teen and you’ve heard about Arts Academy in the Woods, Fraser, Michigan, you might be wondering if AAW is right for your child. As a parent with a creative child who doesn’t click with conventional education, finding the right art school can be challenging. You’re seeking a...