Nurturing student leaders one school at a time — bring us to yours
Broaden perspectives and build community. Narrative 4 is changing the world, one classroom at a time. Bring us to yours.
Launch N4 in your school — start here
You’ll be assigned a dedicated Narrative 4 Advisor to guide you through our simple, five-step process. Here’s how it works:
- Contact our National Partnership Cultivation Team
- Collaboratively build your N4 partnership plan
- Participate in a Story Exchange
- Complete Story Exchange Facilitator Training
- Lead Story Exchanges in your classroom
Narrative 4 has transformed the lives of our students and it has transformed the culture of our school. There are fewer suspensions and students graduate at high rates and they learn not only to listen and to value each other, they also learn the power of their voice and the power of their story.
Hazel Joseph-Roseboro, Principal,
University Heights High School, The Bronx, NY
The fabric of our communities gets a little more tightly woven with each story exchanged and every bond created. I think we’re all changed by the work
Amanda Waters, Ph.D., N4 Master Practitioner
of Narrative 4.
and Multicultural Specialist, Staff Psychologist, University of Connecticut
Narrative 4 leads us back to the art of listening and storytelling. It is the essence of any and every human connection. N4 needs to be an integral part of every school’s curriculum from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Taliah Nathanson, Educator, Israel
It is a life changer.
Become a certified Narrative 4 facilitator
Complete this training and start facilitating Story Exchanges in your classroom, organization, or community.
As a facilitator, you’ll be key to our Story Exchanges. You’ll lead preparation, facilitate exchanges, and guide the process. Bring the power of storytelling to your group. Become a facilitator.
What you’ll learn:
Discover the story, mission, and
vision of Narrative 4
Experience the power of the
Story Exchange
Identify the essential skills of
a successful facilitator
Teach deep-listening and
intervention skills
Get insight and inspiration on
bringing N4 to your community
Grow as an educator, and
as a person, with these skills
- Building SEL competencies
- Listening deeply
- Communicating effectively
- Living introspectively
- Cultivating courage and curiosity
- Navigating challenging group dynamics
Our resources
support your growth
Our training and tools give students and teachers the skills they need to build authentic connections that last long after the Story Exchange ends. See how we’re here to support you.
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Story Exchange
Story Exchange Lesson Plan
How can the story exchange deepen our connection to others in our community?
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Story Exchange
Object Exchange Lesson Plan
How can the story exchange deepen our connection to others in our community?
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Skill Building
Introduction to Narrative 4
How can Narrative 4’s mission and vision support our community?