Write Your Story (WYS – pronounced “wise”) is ST’s approach to promoting accessibility and inclusivity in learning environments to support youth at every level of development. WYS aims to reach young people directly in their learning environment, during and out of school time, with arts experiences including performances and artist-in-residencies. Following our belief that to better impact youth you must also impact the adults who interact with them daily, WYS includes Professional Development workshops for educators and family engagement experiences that share tools and tips with parents so they can better support their children at home. Art Kits that include supplies and guided lessons further support at-home learning. Program design is responsive to needs that are identified collaboratively with school communities, including supporting literacy, social-emotional learning (SEL), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and 21st century skills development. This approach is particularly beneficial for students who are behind their peers in academic achievement, who live in households in or near poverty, speak English as a second language, and/or have identified special needs.

Reports:

Evaluative Report for 2022-23: https://bit.ly/WriteYourStoryReport_2022-23

Topline Report for 2021-22: https://bit.ly/ToplineDPWW2021-22

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