Guest editor Melody Weintraub reflects on the power of art advocacy and how meaningful creative experiences can impact classrooms and communities.

Natalie C. Jones highlights how museums connect students, teachers, and preservice educators to hands-on arts experiences that foster advocacy.

Dr. Jane B. Montero shares how middle-school students showcase their artwork in local businesses through the annual ArtWalk, along with arts advocacy tips.

Middle-school students create illustrated dictionary pages to share with the community, exercising their literacy, language, and communication skills.

An arts education nonprofit unites educators, advocates, and partners to strengthen arts programs and expand opportunities for students.

Megan Bye demonstrates how students of all abilities can fully engage in art when provided accessible tools and supportive spaces.

Amanda Galbraith presents a project-based assignment introducing policy and advocacy concepts to preservice and early career students.

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez shares four advocacy practices that have shaped his career and highlights this issue’s articles.

A high-school educator offers practical strategies for using student art to advocate for programs and inspire meaningful connections.

Elementary students transform their school walls through collaborative art projects that celebrate individuality and bring their community together.

Elementary students collaborate with a local artist to construct papier-mâché houses, engaging deeply in hands-on learning and problem solving.

High-school students in Amanda Tutor’s photography club advocate for a full class, gaining skills and recognition far beyond the classroom.