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California Poets in the Schools, education, interview, Jessica Wilson, K-12, poetry, poets, schools, students, teaching
by Paige Vinten Taylor
California Poets in the Schools Poet-Teacher Jessica Wilson brings poetry to students at elementary, middle, and high school levels. As CalPoet’s area coordinator for Los Angeles County, she onboards new Poet-Teachers and manages new opportunities for the program. Jessica is also active in the broader Los Angeles poetry community, including as founder and director of the Los Angeles Poet Society, whose offerings include year-round open mic events, a Creative Aging Senior Advocacy program, and Bilingual Poetry Workshops for all ages.
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California Poets in the Schools, education, interview, K-12, Meg Hamill, poem, poems, poet, poetry, poets, schools, students, teaching, writing
by Paige Vinten Taylor
California Poets in Schools (CalPoets) is a thriving program that encourages students to write. Established in 1964, the nonprofit has been successful not only in improving its students’ writing skills, but also in enhancing their personal development. Part of what makes it so special is that the medium used is poetry. I was fortunate to interview Executive Director Meg Hamill for Kite Tales.
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