5 Ways Spoken Word Poetry Is a Game Changer in the Classroom By Shawntee` Herring – Director of bluapple Poetry Programming, Jason Taylor Foundation Spoken word poetry is often described as a calling, and for me, that’s exactly what it was. I didn’t set out to become a poet; in fact, I never thought poetry […]
Christopher Simpson bluapple Poetry Programs Coordinator Introduction: When I look back on one of the parts of my life that shaped me the most as a person, it wasn’t what most would expect. The old phrase, “Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is a far cry from the […]
Why We Established Cool Gear for the School Year by Jason Taylor (originally published 8.10.2021) I didn’t grow up with much. My Mom busted her tail, working at least two jobs per day to make sure we were fed and had a place to live, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t know […]
bluapple Poetry Summer Writing Workshops [image src=”https://jasontaylorfoundation.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/bluapple_network_logo_clr-1.png” shape=”img-rounded”] As a student in high school, I wish I’d had the chance to hone my poetry writing during the summer alongside students my age who had lived the same experiences as I did and who used poetry as a creative outlet. I wish there […]
Finding the Leader In Your Art: A Step Toward Discovering Who You Want To Be By Amorette Lormil, aka “Epiphany” – bluapple Poetry Programs Staff Assistant & Teaching Artist CLICK HERE for more info on the 9th annual Poetry & Leadership Conference or CLICK HERE to register now. It’s fast, it’s easy, & IT’S FREE! I was […]
Write to Ride: A Tribute to the Voices Who Drove Change By Samantha Perkins – bluapple Poetry Programs Intern CLICK HERE for info on how your school can join the bluapple Poetry Network When we learn about the brave men and women who fought for change in our country, we become armed with the knowledge […]
Five Steps To Create and Maintain a Strong Poetry Club on Campus With Excerpts from a Full Essay by Heather “HeRo” Wells – LTABFLA Recruiting Coordinator / Teaching Artist, Omari Hardwick bluapple Poetry Network / Former Poetry Club Coach & LTABLFA Team Finalist CLICK HERE for info on how your school can join the bluapple Poetry Network It all […]
“Taylor Teens” Hopes to Create a Generation of Philanthropists Through Service Projects By Founding Members and Officers of the Cypress Bay Taylor Teens – Charter Chapter Taylor Teens is a brand new club that is starting at Cypress Bay High School. It is made up of students who work together to create service projects to benefit the underprivileged […]
Poetry Helps Students Communicate Their Experiences By Manoushka Saintil – Registered Marriage & Family Therapist / District Administrator, Delinquency Court Liaison, Broward County Public Schools / Jason Taylor Foundation Board Member The first time I attended a spoken word event was when I was in high school. It would be 18 years before I would have the opportunity to have […]
Let Go of Your Fear and Find Freedom: The Power of Spoken Word By Peter Miserocchi – English Teacher at Fort Pierce Central High School Fear. Although it is not normally considered as a hallmark emotion that represents humanity, in the stuttering moments of an introduction, the dozens of daily questions left unasked, and whispered […]
