Curriculum for Today, Change for Tomorrow
Meet REALSOUL
At the Crossroads of Social Justice, Art, and Community
REALSOUL is a curriculum-based arts organization that creates K–8 educational resources and workshops rooted in arts, community, and action. We work with educators, families, and youth through creative, transformative learning experiences that center the intersectional stories of marginalized communities.
Our Services
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Educator Guides
Our curriculum brings intersectional stories of marginalized communities into elementary and middle school classrooms, helping students connect history to their own experiences and envision a more just world.
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The Artisan's Table: Food, Fiber & Freedom
The Artisan’s Table brings the arts out of the studio and off the stage and into the classroom, creating opportunities for educators to gather, connect, and create.
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Youth & Community
We collaborate with community festivals, events, and schools to ensure the history we teach in classrooms inspires action and connection far beyond their walls.
Our Teaching Philosophy
REALSOUL’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the revolutionary legacy of the Third World Liberation Front and the Ethnic Studies movement. We believe curriculum should be accessible, artful, and grounded in the lived experiences of marginalized communities. Through storytelling, creativity, and community-rooted learning, we create space for reflection, resistance, and collective action — starting in K–8 classrooms.
350+ Educators Engaged
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100+ Youth served through internships and creative workshops
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15+ Community partnerships across arts and education
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350+ Educators Engaged • 100+ Youth served through internships and creative workshops • 15+ Community partnerships across arts and education •
“REALSOUL was quite honestly the best summer experience I’ve ever had. Not only was Katie an amazing mentor, full of lectures and cultural content, but it also allowed me to interact with the community in this way has meant everything.”
— Abby, Youth in Power
