SchoolArts editor-in-chief Frank Juárez looks back on his favorite collaborative lessons and shares some of this issue’s offerings.

High-school students investigate how everyday plant-based materials can produce natural dyes.

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

Middle-school students create mixed-media landscapes to explore art concepts, scientific knowledge, and Indigenous botany in meaningful ways.

Elementary students upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags with messages that raise awareness about textile waste and fast fashion.

Elementary students breathe new life into recycled cardboard by creating layered low-reliefs inspired by landscapes.

Middle-school students transform recycled materials into wearable art, demonstrating their understanding of contrast and balance.

Mixed-media visual artist Virginia Mahoney creates sculptures that contain personal narratives in the form of written and stitched words.

High-school students develop environmental awareness and tackle contemporary issues while interacting with nature.

Young students explore recycling and sustainability, fine motor skills, and texture while assembling a sculpture.

Middle-school students acquire a variety of life skills while assembling and personalizing bound sketchbooks.

Origami artist Saya Okayama blends Japanese tradition and Western decorative aesthetics to create beautiful works from natural materials.