The Read Write Rhyme Conference offers an interactive platform for exploring nontraditional literacy approaches that engage today’s youth through culturally responsive and innovative practices. Participants will immerse themselves in hands-on workshops aligned with the Georgia Standards of Excellence for English Language Arts (GSE-ELA) and the upcoming 2025 Georgia English Language Arts (ELA) Standards, which emphasize critical thinking, communication, and creativity. Educators will explore techniques for integrating diverse forms of expression, such as haikus, rap, ballads, and sonnets, to develop students’ mastery of textual analysis, vocabulary acquisition, and writing skills.
Collaboration is at the heart of the conference. Attendees will share strategies that celebrate the power of words in all forms, from haikus to rap and ballads to sonnets, and the interconnected nature of English language arts, science, math, and social studies. Hip-hop culture is used as the catalyst to support broader academic goals.
The conference and provides opportunities for educators to connect with fellow wordsmiths, share research, and collaborate on schoolwide initiatives that prioritize student engagement and academic success. Whether you are a K-12 educator seeking fresh ways to captivate students, a college professor eager to share groundbreaking insights, or a school leader driving systemic innovation, the Read Write Rhyme Conference is your gateway to creative solutions and transformative professional connections.
Welcome to the 2025 Read Write Rhyme Conference, an extraordinary gathering of educators, researchers, and cultural enthusiasts dedicated to exploring the intersection of hip-hop culture and social justice in education.
Hosted by the LaVoulle Group, this year’s conference centers on the transformative power of hip-hop discourse in addressing pressing issues of social and economic inequality, classism, and justice for the hip-hop generation.
“Reject efforts to “close the achievement gap” between
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Black and White students and instead promote closing
of the excellence gap between Black students and their
potential”
Conference Theme: Social Justice
In classrooms across the nation, hip-hop culture has become an undeniable influence, shaping the identities and worldviews of students. This year’s theme invites participants to critically examine hip-hop as both a cultural phenomenon and a daily practice, challenging traditional educational paradigms and fostering innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
- Engage with Social Justice in Education: Explore how hip-hop narratives can amplify voices, promote equity, and inspire systemic change in schools.
- Connect with Fellow Wordsmiths: Network with educators and researchers who are passionate about blending literacy, culture, and advocacy in the classroom.
- Share Research and Best Practices: Present your findings, strategies, or projects and learn from others who are using hip-hop to drive educational equity.
- Ignite Creativity: Participate in immersive sessions that inspire new ways to use hip-hop as a tool for critical thinking, communication, and cultural understanding.
Who Should Attend?
“We’re truly at our best as educators when we learn how to build bridges between the culture of the students and the curriculum that we are wishing to teach in the classroom.”
Chris Emdin
This in-person event is ideal for teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, and cultural advocates seeking to make education more relevant and responsive to the needs of today’s students. Whether you’re seasoned in integrating hip-hop pedagogy or new to its potential, there’s a place for you in this dynamic and collaborative forum.
Join a community of educators who understand that teaching is a craft—just as a poet aligns syllables to create a resonant verse, we must align our methods to empower students with the tools to read, write, and rhyme with confidence. At this conference, you’ll gain insights, share best practices, and leave with strategies that amplify your impact.
Experience the art and science of literacy in action—reading and writing are more than skills; they are rhythms, patterns, and connections. At the Read Write Rhyme Conference, we invite you to explore how these elements can come together to enhance both teaching and learning, while forging lasting partnerships with fellow educators.
Teaching literacy is a symphony of words and ideas—just as poets craft verses with intention and precision, we must align our teaching strategies for maximum impact. The Read Write Rhyme Conference is an opportunity to refine your craft, learn from peers, and return to the classroom ready to inspire a new generation of readers and writers.
What attendees are saying
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The Read Write Rhyme Conference gave me a fresh perspective on how I can connect with my students. It was about dance, graffiti and all the different aspects of hip-hop culture that can be utilized in the classroom.
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