Every young person deserves a quality education that provides windows, mirrors, and sliding doors! Arts education serves as a vehicle to accomplish this and when Ethnic Studies is in the driver's seat, amazing things happen! In this session educators will practice arts integration by exploring implementation strategies tailored to their unique contexts. Participants will delve into ethnic studies lesson planning and examine the intersections of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) and ethnic studies to empower youth leadership. Through collaborative activities, lesson walkthroughs, and meaningful discussions, we aim to enhance classroom practices and community connections.