Students have stories to tell, we give them the mic
Narrative 4 offers educators creative tools to teach compassion and develop
strong student leaders in the classroom and community.
Through
our Story Exchange, Artists Network, Learning Resources, and Civic
Engagement projects, Narrative 4 is creating a global network of
changemakers.
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Adolescent loneliness has increased in 36 countries worldwide and doubled in English-speaking countries.1
Stories combat loneliness and motivate youth to make positive changes in their communities.
We create connections and combat isolation through the power of art, education, and action
What we do
Help students and teachers build authentic connections
Where we work
Classrooms, student clubs,
after-school programs, and more
How we help
Story Exchanges, professional development, curriculum tools, and more
How we do it
Story Exchange
Students deserve to know their voices, actions, and lives matter. With our Story Exchanges, they will.
The Artists Network
Storytelling changes lives. These artists prove it. Writers, musicians, and visual artists share stories about their creative lives and help students cultivate their own.
Learning Resources
Discover how to broaden perspectives, foster connections, and inspire creativity through our expert-approved methods and educational tools.
Civic Engagement
Students follow their passion and, with teacher support, focus on local and global civic engagement projects.
Presenting our new digital platform
In an effort to make our programs accessible to schools worldwide, Narrative 4, with the support of the Bezos Family Foundation, is proud to unveil our new learning lab – a single digital touchpoint for learning resources, training modules, and global interactions.
94% of Story Exchange participants become motivated to make a positive change
Independent studies from Yale University2 and the University of Chicago3 confirm what we’ve always believed: Story Exchanges change lives. According to these studies, students experienced:
Increased levels of cultural competency and classroom engagement
Improved communication skills and decreased intraschool conflict
Positive relationships between students and teachers
Our reach
35
Countries
532
School partners
130K
Participants
I helped launch Narrative 4 seven years ago in Chicago. It was hard to know where it would go, how fast it would grow, and how much it would be needed. But I believe then as I do now in the power of stories to shape and change the world.
Sting, N4 Music Chair
Narrative 4 is not here to change your mind. N4 tells us, ‘You can hold on to the integrity of your beliefs and understand somebody else’s at the same time.
Mary Slone, Educator, United States
There you are, laid bare, no mask, no finery,
Winnie Ahupa, National Story Exchange Participant, N4 Nigeria
just your story as simple or complicated as it may be.
What this Story Exchange taught me is that pain is universal, so is love.
Featured articles
Video • , Mar 03, 2023Narrative 4 on NBC’s TODAY Show
We are thrilled to share TODAY’s segment on N4! TODAY co-host, Craig Melvin, visited N4 during our November 2022 Field…
Article • Ethical ELA, Aug 15, 2021Using Storytelling for Trauma-Informed Pedagogy During COVID and Beyond
Dr. Leslie Burns explores how narrative strategies support students’ need for community and connection.
Video • YouTube, Sep 02, 2020Synchronicity: A Celebration of Art, Empathy, and Action
Get to know Narrative 4 through the stories of our students, educators, and artists!
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Schools nationwide are fighting isolation
and fostering connection
through the power of storytelling.
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