SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez reflects on storytelling as a way to encourage student agency and strengthen classroom connections.

Dr. Leigh Drake discusses the power of visual narrative to transform the art-making process and help students see themselves as artists.

A literary publication advisor shares how storytelling and authentic opportunities help students build confidence and discover their unique voices.

Environmental artist Aurora Robson creates sculptures and installations that encourage viewers to reconsider plastic as an artistic material while raising awareness about plastic waste.

An art teacher draws from her own experiences and classroom practices to help students explore their identities and personal stories through art.

Young students create torn-paper collages using at least three warm or cool colors.

Young students practice foundational art skills, such as creating shapes, while drawing and painting a scene inspired by an Eric Carle picture book.

SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez explores how connecting with students and nurturing curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries.

Young students use painting and printing techniques to create abstract representations of growing plants and trees.

Sculptor and installation artist Lynn Simmons combines found objects and natural materials to create works that invite viewers to contemplate the narratives they evoke.

An art teacher treats curriculum design as a creative process, developing lessons that build skills over time and connect learning across grade levels.

Dr. Mark Graham discusses how advocacy happens in many forms – through policy, opportunities for students, visibility, connection, and more.