For educator James Miles, Hip-Hop is more than a style of music – it’s a global youth culture. He believes we need to meet students where they are by inviting that culture into the classroom. When we do, James reveals this fun and infectious approach to teaching helps kids reconnect with the joy of learning, become more engaged, and even perform better on standardized tests. For more info log on to

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Although their paths crossed in the music industry for decades, it was during their second collaboration that Rawls and Robinson were inspired to merge their message and music into more than entertainment. That merger birthed Youth Culture Power their debut manuscript which is a guide to building Teacher - Student relationships and increasing student engagement.

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Vinson "Wordsworth" Johnson is a musician and teacher who has several albums to date and has music in several TV shows and films. What Words Are Worth Volume 1, explores an in-depth look into the lyrics/poems written for his album New Beginning. Each page provides a more personal perspective on his thought process when crafting each line.