National Arts in Education Conference March 25-27, 2026 | Washington, D.C.
March 25-27, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

Latest Past Events

Session G2. Using Data to Shape the Narrative of Program Impact

Ballroom A

This session will examine the data from a program designed to improve ELA scores and social emotional learning/work habits in elementary school students. Attendees will explore how different data points can be used to tailor discussions to a variety of stakeholders and shape narratives around the impact of their programming. 

Session F2. In Response to Place: Personal Postcard Collage as Storytelling Practice

Ashlawn North

This hands-on session blends human geography and cultural anthropology to explore how people make meaning through the places they hold dear. Participants will engage in the “Personal Postcard Collage” activity developed by the AACC Arts Integration Hub, reflecting a meaningful place and translating its landscape, memories, and emotional qualities into visual and written narrative.

Session E2. Beyond the Algorithm: Preparing Students to Think, Feel, and Create in an AI World 

Ballroom C

This session shares stories from my journey as an artist turned educator turned instructional coach, and from the real moments that often get overlooked in art class. Participants will leave with three practical tools: Name-Frame-Claim, Creative Identity Mapping, and the Resilience Studio Framework. Together, these simple practices show how creativity prepares young people for a future that needs thoughtful, confident, deep thinkers.