Dance company founder breaks down financial barriers for young Latino dancers
Rescapetatiando Dance Studio founder Frank Ornelas discovered his passion for dance by watching ballets on PBS as a child, but could not afford classes. Read More
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Baratunde Thurston’s new PBS show “America Outdoors” shows how people can share common ground
SRL fellow and On Our Minds season one co-host Zion Williams talked to Baratunde Thurston at the 2022 SXSW EDU conference about his new… Read More
Elementary school students pay homage to the local Kumeyaay Tribe through on-campus mural
A group of 5th graders at Valley Elementary School in Poway, California, partnered with ArtReach San Diego to paint a mural on their campus… Read More
The emotional and mental health benefits of art
Art teacher Juliana Schewe from L’Anse Creuse High School in Harrison Township, Michigan talks about the emotional and mental health benefits of art for… Read More
This teen squashes stereotypes about identity through her art
Alessandra Ashford from Westwood High School in Austin, Texas creates art that examines stereotypes and embraces the complexity of identity. This story was produced… Read More
How this California sidewalk mural is bringing a community together
A movement called Know Justice Know Peace is drawing attention to racial and economic injustice through a sidewalk mural outside Los Amigos Elementary School… Read More
Community outreach through quilting
Austin Modern Quilt Guild provides handmade quilts to the community, including foster care children. Produced by Kathryn Schiff and Victoria Lobos from Westwood High… Read More
Teen processes mental health experiences through art
Avril, a high school senior from Pflugerville, Texas, makes art to process and share her mental health experiences. Produced by Luc Brown and Reagan… Read More
Oregon teen memorializes friend through music
Like many teens, Shyla Winchester listens to music as an outlet for emotions. She also writes and records original music as an outlet for… Read More
“I Am Empowered:” Middle schoolers celebrate Women’s History Month
This piece features Candace Clayton, Aliza Blair, and Vikiyah Powe of the I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. It was produced by SRL Associate… Read More