Western Me Education Collaborative, 147 Weld St, Dixfield, ME 04224, US

Side x Side is a nonprofit organization based in Portland, Maine, dedicated to awakening tomorrow's innovators through art. They offer creative, dynamic, arts-integrated classroom programming and professional development, believing that the best education is one that embraces creativity at its core. By engaging students in the creative process, Side x Side helps them connect to what they are learning, fostering engagement, confidence, and a sense of belonging within their community. Through their arts-integrated model, Side x Side allows students to explore curricular content through various art forms, enabling them to practice an art form, demonstrate their understanding of academic content, and create meaningful products that can be shared with a wide audience. This experiential learning approach is not only engaging for students and teachers but also equips students with the critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills necessary for success in the 21st century.Generated from the website