In this post, NCTE member Cruz Medina reflects on his experience of working with prisoners at San Quentin prison. He writes, "During pandemic lockdowns, I have reflected on the connection lyrical language and poetry have to social justice through their power to humanize and to be forms of expression for incarcerated persons." To read his powerful post, click here.
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If you are looking for a way to bring more texts focused on social justice into your classroom, NCTE member Luke Rodesiler has a few suggestions for you. Each book in this post focuses on sports and athletes and "can be used to facilitate meaningful discussions about social justice or otherwise serve as a springboard into research projects that extend literacy learning at the intersections of sports and society." Learn more here.
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