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Video • , Mar 03, 2023Narrative 4 on NBC’s TODAY Show
We are thrilled to share TODAY’s segment on N4! TODAY co-host, Craig Melvin, visited N4 during our November 2022 Field…
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Article • Ethical ELA, Aug 15, 2021Using Storytelling for Trauma-Informed Pedagogy During COVID and Beyond
Dr. Leslie Burns explores how narrative strategies support students’ need for community and connection.
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Video • YouTube, Sep 02, 2020Synchronicity: A Celebration of Art, Empathy, and Action
Get to know Narrative 4 through the stories of our students, educators, and artists!
- Video • , Mar 03, 2023
Narrative 4 on NBC’s TODAY Show
We are thrilled to share TODAY’s segment on N4! TODAY co-host, Craig Melvin, visited N4 during our November 2022 Field…
Video • YouTube, Jul 26, 2022Interschool Story Exchange in Zimbabwe
Our interschool Story Exchange at Chisipite Senior School in Harare, Zimbabwe was as revealing as it was heartwarming. N4 Africa’s Head…
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BlogMarquette + N4: A Partnership in Transcending Institutional Barriers
At Marquette University, two educators are leading the charge in bringing Narrative 4 practices to a groundbreaking program designed to include incarcerated and formerly incarcerated students in philosophy and ethics coursework.
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BlogHow Can We? Project is Shaping Maine’s Future Leaders
The Can We? Project continues to grow and thrive across Maine, creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage in civil dialogue, foster compassion, and inspire change within their communities. The program works directly with cohorts of students and teachers from partner schools, offering them the tools to navigate political and social differences through dialogue. Each year, as interest and capacity allow, the program expands to include new schools, with the hope that the skills learned will ripple outward.
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BlogLeadership Through Story: How High School in the Community is Transforming with Narrative 4
High School in the Community (HSIC), a public school with a longstanding relationship with Narrative 4, continues to make strides in integrating storytelling and compassion into its culture. Under the leadership of Principal Carrie Strand, the school has hosted numerous impactful events, from global exchanges with a school in Ireland to collaborations between students and police officers. For HSIC, the power of storytelling and connection isn’t new, but each year, the school finds new ways to dive deeper into this transformative work.
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BlogInspiring Young Minds: An Artist’s Letter Exchange with Students in Zambia
In Lusaka, Zambia, Kabulonga Secondary School students participated in a transformative cultural exchange with Maude Kamwengo-Mkangaza, a dedicated teacher, and Valerie Striar, an interdisciplinary artist from Brooklyn
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BlogA Global Milestone in Empathy Education, Celebrating a Historic Achievement in Dublin
In Ireland, the transformative power of storytelling is reshaping the way schools approach student wellbeing. Through the Empathy School Awards,…
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BlogThreads of Connection: How the Mosaic of Families Project Weaves Bonds Across Borders
The Mosaic of Families program was designed to inspire and empower parents through a series of workshops and conferences that promote the core principles of Narrative 4: curiosity, imagination, deep listening, and positive action. What sets this program apart is its inclusive approach, tailored to accommodate the diverse cultural and academic backgrounds of families, as well as a range of learning styles. Whether in K-12 or beyond, these workshops engage parents from all walks of life, drawing them into the transformative world of storytelling and demonstrating how stories shape our identities and deepen our connections with others.
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BlogStory of Impact: Lifting Voices, Building Community: Story Exchanges with LGBTQIA+ Youth
How can we use the Story Exchange to truly listen to our community—ensuring they feel safe, fostering mutual consent, and, most importantly, building meaningful connections?
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BlogStory of Impact: Teaching Trust: How Storytelling Builds Connection in Divided Times
The Idaho Humanities Council Summer Institute is an annual, prestigious fellowship that brings together K–12 public school educators from across the country for a week of transformative learning. Over the past 2 years, Narrative 4 has proudly collaborated with the Institute to introduce the power of the Story Exchange, empowering educators to build trust, connection, and collaboration.
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BlogStory of Impact: Healing the Planet, One Story at a Time
Climate of Emotions was a groundbreaking event that brought together passionate minds to explore the intersection of climate change, emotion, and action. Co-hosted by UNICEF, Six Seconds, and Unthinkable, and with the guidance of Narrative 4’s own Lee Keylock and Tai Schroeder, this student-centered event reminded us that the climate crisis is more than an environmental challenge—it’s a deeply personal and emotional one.
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