About This Program
Beyond Labels: Bridging Differences through Story
Artist
Noa Baum
Program Type
Residency
Description
Experience a creative and collaborative storytelling model to build bridges of understanding and compassion in the classroom and beyond.
Structured interactive activities help students connect to their heritage, others and themselves as they explore their diversity and discover the common threads that unite them. They learn how listening to and telling the story of “the other” can help break through stereotypes and labels to expand tolerance and the possibility of change.
This residency focuses on:
- Promoting appreciation of diversity
- Encouraging tolerance and respect
- Teaching communication skills that emphasize listening
- Strengthening community and a positive learning environment
Residencies range in price, from $2,500 and up, but we can use your available budget and ‘work backward’ to create a cost-effective residency for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.
Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
• A kick-off assembly (performing arts only)
• A required orientation meeting and planning session
• A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
• A student culminating or sharing event
• An evaluation meeting
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Testimonials
“Thank you, Noa Baum. You’ve inspired me to go out and do my thing no matter what.” -Irene Ndege, Wakefield High School, VA
"Noa Baum … is an outstanding teacher, let alone a fantastic storyteller. I was amazed by her ability to capture the attention and minds of 150+ sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. Her messages of 'don’t let anyone tell you to hate' and how small only seeing through our own perspective is, are powerful for learners of all ages and particularly poignant in our present day." -Liz Paige Director of Ethics & Cultures, The McGillis School, Salt Lake City, UT
"This was really cool! I learned a lot about different religions and I became even more steadfast in my determination to change the world." -Anonymous student evaluation, 8th grade