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

Latest Past Events

Session F4. From Story to System: How Narrative Drives Arts Education Policy in Alabama

Ballroom C

Together we will explore how local stories from classrooms and communities can shape conversations with superintendents, legislators, and funders. Participants will practice combining data and personal stories to make a clear case for arts education and will leave with templates and examples they can apply in their own work. Through this process, we will look at how narrative helps build lasting relationships among schools, districts, and state partners and how shared stories can move systems forward. 

Session E4. From Partnership to Impact: Building Sustainable Arts Integration Models with School Districts

Ballroom A

Through testimonies, planning tools, and collaborative activities, attendees will identify the story their community currently tells about arts integration and the story required to move the work forward. Participants will leave with a clear roadmap for designing or scaling arts-integrated programming—rooted in school-level partnerships, supported by sustainable budgets, and strengthened by a compelling alliance narrative.