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Real Voices. Real Impact
We love hearing how learners, educators, and partners bring Xperiential to life. These stories help us grow—and help others see what’s possible.

Education


Hawaii Schools Use Story Xperiential to Help Students Learn about the Animation Industry
"Visiting Hawaii and working with students has been an unforgettable experience," says Elyse Klaidman, CEO and Co-founder of Xperiential.
Lauren Brits
Feb 145 min read
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Support, Innovation, and Inspiration: My Experience at Exchange24 with XQ and Carnegie Foundation
Attendees from across education, business, and philanthropy came together to rethink what high schools can and should be...
Elyse Klaidman
Jan 32 min read
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Learning from Peer Feedback to Create a Meaningful Story in a Mathematics Class
Graydon shares his Story Xperiential experience & how it guided him through Pixar’s creative process in his math of digital animation class.
Story Xperiential
Oct 8, 20243 min read
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How Storytelling Helped Tell History but also Make it, through Story Xperiential
Through Story Xperiential, students found their voices, shared stories of significance and one team created an award-winning storyreel.
Alex Campbell
Jul 1, 20245 min read
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Police Outreach Program Uses Story Xperiential to Help Teens Find their Creative Voices
Breaking down the content of the Story Xperiential course, I saw that it provided youth with an outlet to express emotions and life experien
Glen Morash
Jun 18, 20245 min read
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Equipping Students with 21st-Century Skills with Story Xperiential
Creativity is a cornerstone of 21st-century skills, and Story Xperiential nurtures this talent among students.
Beth Ferrigno
May 28, 20244 min read
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Teaching by Example with Ken Pontac - Pro Tips from an Old Pro
"What if a stapler fell in love with a staple remover?" Ken Pontac's question to the neurodivergent teens & adults at Autistry Studios.
Ken Pontac
May 20, 20244 min read
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The Art of Constructive Feedback: The Feedback Sandwich
It entails starting with a compliment or praise, then addressing the issue or area requiring improvement, and ending with another compliment
Lauren Brits
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Teaching Storytelling from 8th Graders to College Students
Attention all teachers! Introducing a wonderful new resource to jumpstart your students' creativity.
Jorge Flores
Sep 20, 20222 min read
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Story Xperiential and 826 Valencia collaborate to create a short story reel!
Read about how 826 Valencia students enjoyed the Story Xperiential program!
Gabriela Trujillo
Sep 16, 20222 min read
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What Story Xperiential Meant to One Educator
Read about Emily Bovey's experience with Story Xperiential!
Bill Gowsell
Aug 22, 20223 min read
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Teaching Story Xperiential in an Oakland High School
Read about one teacher's experience with the Story Xperiential program in Oakland.
Sydney Barnett
Jun 14, 20224 min read
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SXSW EDU—An Experience Into Education
Read about Anythony Ramirez' experience at SXSW EDU 2022!
Anthony Ramirez-Garcia
May 12, 20224 min read
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