Ken Burrows is currently an English learner coordinator and owner of the business Rap Opera for Kids that uses Hip Hop and rap music to teach language arts skills using song lyrics. He taught as an English learner teacher in Virginia for 12 years, and through his experiences in the classroom, he developed several strategies and methods based on English language instruction research and best practices combined with rap music to develop the lessons and activities he shares with teachers through Rap Opera for Kids, helping them achieve high student engagement with cultural relevance.

Find Ken online: www.rapoperaforkids.com or @rapoperacentral on YouTube

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December 18, 2024

Episode #331: David K. Richards

David K. Richards is the podcast host of Changemaker ED"U" who has spent his career working in various roles as a teacher, principal, superintendent, board member, consultant and school founder....

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December 11, 2024

Episode #330: Leroy Slanzi

Leroy Slanzi is an experienced educator with a remarkable 25-year career in Education. As an author, he penned the influential book "Emotional Schools," delving into the importance of emotional...

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Episode #329: Dr. Lisa Lande

Dr. Lisa Lande has dedicated her professional endeavors to advocating for teachers and students around the globe. It is her aspiration that every classroom in every school is one that she would want...

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