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U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

April 19, 2022

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Explore poetry as a path to storytelling and identity

Use this special session to hear Joy Harjo explore how poetry can deepen understanding, foster empathy, elevate student voice, and connect learning to lived experience.

Session Takeaways

1 How does poetry foster identity and expression? The session explores poetry as a vehicle for personal expression, reflection, and connection to lived experience.
2 How can storytelling build empathy? You’ll hear how cultural storytelling can help students deepen understanding and connect classroom learning to broader human experiences.
3 How can poetry support engagement? The conversation models how poetry can elevate student voice, encourage reflection, and make literary experiences feel active and relevant.

Meet the Speakers

Speaker Dan Cogan-Drew
Co-founder and Chief Academic Officer, Newsela Speaker Sarah Schwartz
Senior Staff Writer, Education Week Speaker Joy Harjo
US Poet Laureate

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