Connecting schools,
one story at a time.
Be part of Narrative 4’s national movement to strengthen relationships in schools with easy-to-use tools that deepen connection and ignite student engagement.
What is the National Schools Network?
The N4NSN is a community of schools and educators from across the United States who are committed to experiential learning, intentional community, and fostering connection through storytelling and the arts.
Twice a year, a new cohort of N4NSN educators, administrators, and school teams are selected to participate in a semester-long program. In this program, participants experience a Story Exchange, train to become a Certified Story Exchange Facilitator, gain access to Narrative 4 tools and classroom resources, and participate in community workshops with other educators and leaders from across the nation. Thanks to the generous supporters of Narrative 4, N4NSN is available at no cost.
We welcome educators from all K-12 schools across the US and US territories. Educators may apply individually, or schools may apply as a group of 2-10 team members.
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Eager to learn more about this program? Have questions for us? We’re happy to help!
Participating schools will be expected to complete quick surveys about their experience, attend the Story Exchange, complete facilitator training, and lead an N4 activity in their classroom. We will guide you every step of the way so that this process is simple and easy to follow.
The program runs over the course of a semester from August to December, with a rolling start for the variety of start times across the US. N4NSN participants will usually meet once per month virtually* (75-90 minutes) and be expected to implement quick and easy activities in their schools at the end of the semester.
* There may be opportunities for in-person experiences in select cities.
Narrative 4 is essential to my work as a High School English Teacher. Creating not just a safe space but a brave space.”
Brian Crowe
Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, PA
What I have loved about watching my students embark on the Story Exchange is the extent to which they must tap into their own courage in order to share vulnerable, deeply meaningful stories. When the students are willing to be vulnerable, they build a profound connection with their story exchange partner by the Story Exchange, that lead students to a sense of deep connection.”
Polly Kimberly
Associate Director of College Counseling & Upper School Diversity Coordinator Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
I’ve seen students develop the ability to imagine for themselves. I’ve seen students realize truths about themselves. Narrative 4 can help students understand the limitations they’ve been taught to put on themselves so they might free themselves of those limitations.”
Willie Carver
2022 Kentucky State Teacher of the Year
