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.