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

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.

NAEAʼs new executive director shares her vision for supporting art educators through advocacy, professional learning, and stronger connections across the field.

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

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.

A Wisconsin-based arts nonprofit brings dynamic youth programs to rural communities to build stronger, healthier, and more connected lives.

Painter and muralist Ryan Adams creates large-scale community works using a signature “gem style” to break down words and phrases.

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