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The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM and Story Tapestries Announce New Partnership

Collaboration will expand professional development and curriculum resources for educators nationwide

WESTMINSTER, MD– February 2026 – The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, the world's largest online professional development provider for arts integration and STEAM education, and Story Tapestries, Inc., a Maryland-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities through the arts, today announced a new partnership to advance arts-integrated education.

The collaboration unites two organizations with a shared commitment to integrating the arts into science, technology, engineering, and math education. Under the partnership, The Institute and Story Tapestries will work together on joint projects, share expertise, and develop new services and materials to support educators in bringing arts-integrated and STEAM approaches into classrooms.

"This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to combine our strengths in service of the educators we support," said Sally Baker, CEO of The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM. "By working alongside Story Tapestries, we can expand what's possible for teachers seeking meaningful, creative approaches to student learning."

For the teachers, administrators, and schools served by both organizations, the partnership will provide access to new professional development and integrated curriculum support opportunities.

"We are excited to partner with The Institute to further our shared mission of empowering educators and engaging students through arts integration," said Arianna Ross, CEO of Story Tapestries. "Together, we can reach more classrooms and make a greater impact."

Additional details about joint initiatives will be shared in the coming months.

About The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM

The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM is the world's largest online professional development provider for educators using arts-integrated and STEAM approaches. The Institute offers courses, resources, and support to help teachers bring creativity and the arts into every subject area. Learn more at artsintegration.com.

About Story Tapestries

Story Tapestries, Inc. is a Maryland nonprofit organization with a mission to empower, educate, and engage communities through the arts. Through performances, educational programs, and partnerships, Story Tapestries brings arts experiences to diverse audiences. Learn more at storytapestries.org.

Media Contact:

The Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, Sally Baker, CEO sally@artsintegration.com

Story Tapestries, Inc., Arianna Ross, CEO arianna@storytapestries.org