Resource: Science of Reading
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Explore poetry as a powerful path to storytelling, identity, and connection
In this special session, U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo explores the power of poetry as a vehicle for storytelling, identity, and cultural connection.
The conversation offers educators insight into how poetry can deepen understanding, foster empathy, and elevate student voice. It also models how literary experiences can connect classroom learning to lived experiences and broader cultural narratives.
What You’ll Learn
- How poetry fosters identity and creates space for personal expression.
- How storytelling builds empathy and supports cultural understanding.
- How poetry can support engagement through reflection, voice, and connection.
Key Themes Discussed
- Voice and identity in literature and learning.
- Cultural storytelling as a bridge to understanding.
- Poetry as a living practice, not just a text.
Who Should Watch?
This webinar is designed for ELA and humanities teachers, educators incorporating poetry and storytelling, and teachers focused on student voice and identity.
Meet the Speakers
Dan Cogan-Drew
Cofounder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela
Sarah Schwartz
Senior Staff Writer, Education Week
Joy Harjo
U.S. Poet Laureate
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