We at Flocabulary know the power of using hip-hop in the classroom – we’ve seen the results and we’ve heard the feedback for our own programs. So, we’re especially excited whenever we hear of other organizations and researchers exploring the question: how can we use hip-hop to help our students succeed in school?

Dara Walker recently sent us the message below, have a look and let your experience help others!

Two researchers are currently conducting a research project that
seeks to explore the ways in which teachers utilize hip hop in
secondary classrooms in urban schools and the challenges that are
associated with their experiences. Researchers are looking for
educators who are located in the Detroit, MI, Baltimore, MD,
Philadelphia, PA, Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Syracuse, NY, or New
York City, NY areas. For educators who are interested in
participating in the study please contact Dr. Robert Simmons III
(Co-Director, Center For Innovation in Urban Education at Loyola
University Maryland) at rwsimmons@loyola.edu or Dara Walker (Graduate Student at Syracuse University) at drwalker@syr.edu.