This document summarizes a research project on visual culture education between Northern Illinois University and a partnership K-8 school. Over the course of two years, university art education students taught lessons incorporating visual culture to experimental groups while control groups received regular instruction. Pre- and post-tests examined how students interpreted images in terms of description, narration, and emotional response. Analysis found that the visual culture instruction improved students' abilities to analyze and discuss art in more depth, increased their social awareness, and strengthened writing skills. The study will continue to assess student development in visual literacy and teacher preparation.