Teacher Resources

The Chalk Talk videos are free with any Story Exchange subscription. We’ve added all the Chalk Talks to the subscription many of you already have. Haven’t subscribed yet? What are you waiting for? For less than the cost of a latte you can bring over 40 stories, including the new Chalk Talk series to your learners!

Want to know what teachers actually want this holiday season? They want someone to understand that they're drowning. And instead of throwing them a decorative life preserver, they need actual help.

When we first started exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, we quickly realized that videos have a unique power. They bring lessons to life, spark curiosity, and help students connect with material on a deeper level. But not just any videos—story-based video learning methods have a special magic. They weave narratives that students can relate to, making complex ideas easier to understand and remember.

Story-based learning methods tap into something fundamental about how we understand the world. Stories help us organize information, relate to others, and remember details better. When students hear a story, they’re not just passive recipients; they become part of a narrative that makes abstract concepts concrete and relevant.

We’re excited to share that The Chalkboard Agency was recently featured on KNDU NonStop Local’s Business Spotlight! In the interview, Stu Cabe shares how storytelling through The Story Exchange helps students reflect, connect, and build resilience around mental health and belonging. It’s an important step in our mission to transform classrooms and support teachers with meaningful tools.

In today’s classrooms, teachers face more than academic challenges—they are on the front lines of supporting student well-being.

One of the absolute best parts of my job is I get to work in schools all over the country, some times the world. To walk halls and talk with everyone from Admin to custodial staff, from students to teachers, I’m always left inspired. There are some differences based on regions, or funding yet they are remarkably the same, humans coming together to foster education and support the next generation. It’s the best.

We're excited to announce that individual teacher subscriptions to The Story Exchange are now available.

If you believe our videos could be a valuable tool in your school or district, we invite you to share the message below with your administrator, principal, curriculum coordinator, or PTO. Your voice can help bring these stories to the students who need them most.