{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The July Mailbag: Inspiring Supplies, Summer Doomscrolling, and Setting Boundaries","description":"  It's time, once again, to open up the mailbag! In this monthly Q&amp;amp;A episode of Art Ed Radio, host Tim Bogatz is joined by Amanda Heyn, to answer your most pressing questions about the world of art education. This month's topics run the gamut: from a quest for new art supplies to thoughtful questions about navigating the first year of teaching\u2014including how to work with administrators, build community with colleagues, and protect your work-life balance. Tim and Amanda also tackle the summer curriculum planning struggle, weigh in on whether summer sketchbook challenges are actually worth assigning, and dig into a big question about social media: is it ultimately good or bad for art teachers?  &amp;nbsp; Enjoy this episode? Subscribe to Art Ed Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Have a question for a future mailbag? We'd love to hear from you--leave us a voicemail at (515) 209-2595! Resources and Links   First-Year Art Teacher's Guide \u2013 The Art of Education University  15 Fun Art Supplies to Try Out This Summer  Jumpstart Your Creativity: Easy Mini Art Practices for This Summer  Join the AOEU Community \u2013 Free at community.artofeducation.edu  Art Ed Now Conference \u2013 Register at theartofeducation.edu\/now  ","author_name":"Art Ed Radio","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theartofeducation.edu","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41955495\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41955495"}