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June 2026E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS Dear Friends, As we close another academic year, I’m filled with gratitude for all we’ve accomplished together. This year, we introduced our revised Global Voices–ArtLink curriculum. I was inspired to see students diving deeper into their own stories, and finding themselves reflected in one another across cultures and borders. We […]
Spring 2026 Canvas
March 2026E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS Over the past three months, Creative Connections has expanded Ethics Lab internationally, launched Global Voices–ArtLink Cycle 2 across 10 countries, extended our global student art exhibit, and curated the 2026 International Art Portfolio. Here’s what that means for our community. 1 On the Ground in Pakistan Alan Steckler founded Creative […]
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December 2025E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Dear Friends, During this season, I find myself reflecting on how your support nurtures courage, curiosity, and wonder in students here in the United States and around the world. I am deeply grateful. At Creative Connections, students embark on inspiring journeys as they learn to navigate the world as […]
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September 2025E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Inspired Learning After a year of thoughtful development, under the guidance of a global education expert, we have updated our curriculum! Global Voices-ArtLink teachers will now be able to access our updated guidelines, lessons, and program materials on our Notion platform, a simple online workspace. All the materials are […]
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June 2025E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Excellence in Action We are thrilled to announce Ms. Lina Kamal Qashou of Khelda Secondary School in Jordan as the 2025 recipient of the Susie Salomon Visionary Award! This award, named in honor of our beloved friend Susie Salomon, is given to one of our educators who has made […]
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March 2025E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Letter from Alan Dear Friends, Last week I received this message from Natalia, one of our partner teachers in Ukraine: “We deeply value our partnership with Global Voices – ArtLink , which fosters understanding, creativity, and meaningful connections across borders. It is through initiatives like these that we strengthen […]
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Winter 2024E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Letter from Alan Dear Friends, This season is one of family and friends coming together to celebrate light and rebirth. We at Creative Connections love celebrating this time with you, and with our worldwide community of students and their teachers learning what it means to be Global Citizens – […]
Fall 2024 Canvas
Fall 2024E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Letter from Alan Dear Friends, I can’t tell you how excited about our newly mounted exhibit, “My Story Revealed: The art of global culture and identity”. This 50-piece exhibit features the heartfelt stories of Global Voices – ArtLink students from 28 countries. Those who have toured the show at […]
Summer 2024 Canvas
Summer 2024E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Showcasing: “Pop-up” Art Show and Fundraiser – June 12 We are thrilled to share that our summer fundraising event was a tremendous success, and we couldn’t be more grateful! Thank you to everyone who joined us; your unwavering support and enthusiasm mean the world to us. We also wish […]
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Spring 2024E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Programming: Global Voices We are continuing to develop our new programming initiative, Global Voices, the new name for the range of Creative Connection’s exchange programming focused on creative expression and student voices. Global Voices delivers global understanding through interactive classroom partnerships, where students engage through art and live videoconferencing. […]
Winter 2023 Canvas
Winter 2023 E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Dear Friends, The spirit of unity and peace is a special part of the holiday season – and one that is especially needed right now. Whether you are already a treasured member of the Creative Connections family, or are learning about us for the first time, I invite […]
Fall 2023 Canvas
Fall 2023E-Newsletter RETURN TO NEWS 1 Dear Friends, This has been an extraordinary Summer and Fall for Creative Connections. I invite you to read about what we have been and are up to including: The launching of Global Voices, our new programming initiative An account of ArtLink-Ukraine, a truly extraordinary exchange Launching of our Fall […]