International Polytechnic High School

NARRATIVE 4 LAUNCHES IN U.S. SOUTHWEST REGION, INCREASING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS NOW IN 39 STATES

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Narrative 4, a global education nonprofit that builds compassion and community through storytelling, announces the expansion of its educational programs to the Southwest region of the United States. Partner schools and organizations will have access to the nonprofit's classroom and community-based tools and resources including – The Story Exchange, Learning Resources, Artist Network and Civic Engagement – all designed to help young people recognize their shared humanity and take action to build a more compassionate world.

Key Points: 
  • Currently, the nonprofit works in over 35 countries in partnership with 532 school partners globally.
  • This practice, which expands perspectives through narrative sharing, allows students to build connections with one another and ultimately a more compassionate classroom and school culture.
  • "The words of Narrative 4 leaders who spoke at Poly, Ismael Beah, Ru Freeman, Maru Castañeda and Taelor Lewis, truly resonated with our students and teachers.
  • More importantly, our school's trained Narrative 4 student leaders have felt empowered to become agents of change through the story exchange.