Streetside Stories teaches students to use storytelling and the arts as powerful tools for self-expression. We believe that young people have important stories that deserve to be heard, and we hold a deep respect for students’ voices. Our storytelling programs engage young people in creative, inquiry-driven learning that focuses on developing their capacity as storytellers through literary arts, media arts, visual arts, and performance.

Streetside workshops align with Common Core academic standards and National Core Arts standards. Student stories are explored through written work, visual art, photography, animation, poetry, performance, and creative media arts projects. Activities focus on building students’ academic and literacy skills through the creative process, and support students as they communicate personal experiences and reflect on narratives of community, identity, and family.