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 new 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 offers educators opportunities 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.
At the Read Write Rhyme Conference….
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School leaders and scholars engage in the same learning!
Rethinking literacy through a hip-hop lens!
Textual evidence takes on new meaning!
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.
Conference Theme: Precision. Revision. Voice. Rethinking Literacy Through Hip-Hop.
The 2026 Read Write Rhyme Conference is not a lecture-based event. Educators are invited to rethink literacy instruction through the disciplined practices embedded in hip-hop culture. Participants discuss education policies, practices, and challenge assumptions.
“Reject efforts to “close the achievement gap” between
Asa Hilliard
Black and White students and instead promote closing
of the excellence gap between Black students and their
potential”
“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
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