NAEA News
The official newsletter of the National Art Education Association since 1970.
Published quarterly in the fall, winter, spring, and summer, NAEA News provides insight on happenings throughout the Association, as well as in classrooms, museums, universities, communities, and more.
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Defining Stories From Across Our Organization
Since its inception in 1970, NAEA News has been a crucial archive of NAEA’s work and a vital method of communication, weaving together the achievements and stories of our membership. Today, NAEA News is a testament to the passion and integrity that defines our organization. Within its pages you will find a wealth of information, including updates on our advocacy, activism, and research efforts—plus so much more.
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What's inside the Winter 2025–2026 issue of NAEA News:
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- Leading the Charge for Change: A Message From NAEA President Cindy Todd
- ED&I Commission: A Ray of Hope for ED&I in 2026
- Higher Education Division: Redacted
- Southeastern Region: Art Made Me
- Community Arts Caucus: Creative Actions in Tumultuous Times
- NAEA26 Convention Preview
- Plus, updates from our Commissions, Regions, Divisions, Interest Groups, National Art Honor Society, and SO MUCH MORE!
From NAEA President Cindy Todd: Lead the Charge for Change
For several years, education has been under attack from many directions. Recently, the federal Department of Education has been ravaged, possibly closed for good. Funding for the arts has been cut or eliminated, and the teaching profession itself has been vilified. I know that many of you are overwhelmed; you need a champion and think you are not qualified to lead the charge for change. But you are uniquely qualified to be that champion. Art teachers don’t have all of the answers—maybe we don’t have any—but we do thoroughly understand the problem-solving process. It is what we do and teach all day in the art room. Whether you realize it or not, you consistently engage in design thinking, and you can apply its steps and processes to any and all wicked problems.
Your Voice Matters: Why You Should Present at the NAEA Elementary Carousel Sessions
Each year at the NAEA National Convention, elementary art educators from across the country gather not only to learn but also to lead. One of the most meaningful ways to share your voice is by presenting in the Elementary Carousel Sessions, a long-standing opportunity that highlights the creativity, resilience, and innovation happening in our classrooms. This opportunity is available every year, but perhaps this is the year you decide to take part.
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