The first two weeks of school set the tone for the entire year. Finding time to foster genuine connection among students is crucial for their happiness and their academic success. The global nonprofit Narrative 4 invites teachers to join a community of educators across five continents to create more connected classrooms.
Narrative 4’s flagship program, the Story Exchange, engages students in sharing a personal story and retelling someone else’s—stepping into their world to see life through their eyes. With more than 78,000 participants this year, Story Exchanges inspire compassion and change lives in communities worldwide.
Narrative 4 has developed a training framework to help teachers turn their classrooms into communities from day one. The research-backed approach builds mutual respect, trust, and student confidence through storytelling.
Registration is now open for Narrative 4’s live, virtual, back-to-school Story Exchange Facilitator Training. During the two-part online training sessions, participants explore practical strategies to build a positive classroom climate, learn to help students build stronger relationships, gain access to a library of easy-to-use resources, and earn certification as a Story Exchange Facilitator. To make these tools accessible to every teacher, training sessions are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. View the training dates and secure your place today.