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We all know about Mondrian and his grids, right? Or should I say right angles?
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Art as Math by Leo Francisco
Can a teacher use art to better understand math? As a teaching artist, I’ve found
The Simple Things: CoTA’S 2019 STEAM Institute
By Amanda Peñaloza-Banks
“CoTA’s STEAM Institute truly was a remarkable experience, and has sincerely
Dancing the Monday Blues Away
Monday morning cobwebs are definitely a thing. The weekend is history. A new week and all its potential
Make a Paper Calculator
Check this out! A paper toy that demonstrates multiplication. A hand-made multiplication model.
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Acting from the Heart
Scott Burton sits down with CoTA teaching artist Tori Rice.
Tori, what do you find most rewarding
The Infinity of One-Half: Playing with Fractions
Art Makes a Difference with Parents
“I’ve never gardened before,” said one of the parents in the class. This was the second round
CoTA is Excited to Announce our New Executive Director, Stephen McCormick
Stephen McCormick is taking the helm as the new Executive Director of CoTA (Collaborations: Teachers
CoTA is Hiring
CoTA Program Coordinator
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CoTA (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists) is a 501(c)(3)
What’s a Square Plus a Triangle? A Collaborative Conversation-Starter!
Number 2 in a series of posts dedicated to playful exploration of math concepts, incorporating visual
The Weight of Words
Leah Thomas
I will never forget the first time a professor made me question my choice of language.
11 Ways to Make 7
Leonardo Francisco
Fun with Dot Cards
Number 1 in a series of posts dedicated to playful exploration
Finality?
Leah Thomas
Near the end of every semester, a gleam enters the eyes of teachers and students. It is
Symbols, Symbols, Everywhere
Reneé Weissenburger
In an Intro to Literature class, I recently had a college student ask why we should
The Language of Images
Leah Thomas
While English is the de facto national language in the United States, it is by no means
Artfully Scientific Questions
Amanda Peñaloza-Banks
Why is it science exists? How is it that we know what we know about the world
CoTA Executive Director Position
CoTA Executive Director
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About CoTA (Collaborations: Teachers and Artists)
Books as Sacred Spaces
Reneé Weissenburger
I've always thought of books as sacred spaces. Like petroglyph caves, the Bodhi
A Shift in Perspective
Leah Thomas
It’s strange how much a shift in perspective can impact the learning experience.
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