Trusting Teachers During an Urban-School Collaborative Art Project

A project-based art instillation, with the purpose of delivering a message, provided high school students with authentic learning. In an ever-changing world, students need a highly skilled and knowledgeable teacher to be the guide-at-the-side. This case study challenges P-12 teachers to see students as capable learners. Teachers allowed for exploration; shared the power; let students fail; provided guidance, knowledge and inspiration; while additionally encouraged and supported student voice are the future of education. Each stage of the process is outlined to share the teachers’ role in the process. Teachers who value and trust the learning process are the best resources we have for the future.