Coming of Age: Student Perspectives on Reading, Writing, and Finding their Voice
On-Demand
Virtual
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In this panel discussion, Katherine Schulten of The New York Times Learning Network and a group of students explored questions about identity and belonging, discussed the power of storytelling during the process of coming of age, and provided resources for educators on deepening student voice in their classrooms.
We are grateful to The Hammer Family for supporting the development of our on-demand learning and teaching resources.
Speakers
Katherine Schulten
Editor, The New York Times Learning Network
Karen Scher
Senior Program Associate and English Arts Lead, Facing History and Ourselves
