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Sara Mraish Demeter, founder of Art Resource Collaborative for Kids (ARCK), was selected as a finalist in the EXTRAordinary Women of Boston Campaign for her outstanding leadership and support of art education. ARCK promotes art as a way to spark creativity, self-expression, and self-esteem in children. The story is told of a girl who drew a self-portrait with the motto "Stay Strong" after being encouraged by Sara to overcome bullying through confidence and strength. This illustrates ARCK's approach of teaching students according to their learning styles. ARCK uses art to address social issues and build compassionate global citizens.
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