An art teacher implements a system for middle-schoolers that transforms the classroom into a place that supports both independence and guidance.

Students experiment and learn to take creative risks during a ripped self-portrait photography assignment.

Students upcycle materials into art with a message, inspiring change in their school and local community.

Middle-school students leave their mark before graduating by installing a permanent mosaic mural in an overlooked space near the school’s entrance.

High-school students and staff work together in a community steamroller printmaking event, creating large-scale relief prints.

Elementary students join forces across grades to create large-scale art projects that inspire joy and community.

An arts education nonprofit offers technology-driven programs for autistic students, pairing them with industry professionals.

Young students respond to music through color and line, experimenting with pastels and mixed media.

Dr. Lucy Chen shares how the Cathedral Arts Project uses data-driven initiatives to expand arts access and create vibrant school communities.

High-school students collaborate annually to create impactful murals for a national contest, conveying powerful messages about conservation.

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.