James Miles is the FRESH PROFESSOR
"The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.” -Einstein
Gotta Stay Fresh: Why We Need Hip-Hop in Schools
Hip-hop education helps teachers engage and connect with all learners!
By infusing lessons with content that is relevant to students’ lives, inspires their curiosity, and fires up their intellect, teachers can use hip-hop education to help students better take in information and think critically about concepts,
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Seattle Educators Push Back Against Threat to Abolish the Department of Education
Noting the essential role the department holds, James “Fresh Professor” Miles, Chief Strategy Officer of Path with Art and assistant professor at Seattle University, emphasizes that “the Department of Education is in charge of funding for public schools, administering student loans, enforcing civil rights laws and running programs to help students from low-income communities and students with disabilities.”
He says that all the uproar over an urgent need to end this department is a fabricated crisis...
SXSW EDU: The Transformative Power of Hip Hop Pedagogy March 3-6, 2025
Changing Education Through the Arts Workshops March 20 & March 27, 2025 (Virtual)
Changing Education Through the Arts Workshops March 20 & March 27, 2025 (Virtual)
This is a synchronous, two-session workshop; participants must attend both sessions.
https://web.cvent.com/event/8a232fcf-c8c2-450d-b7af-f6f0a2fc756b/summary" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Session 1: Thu., Mar. 20, 4:30-6pm ET
Session 2: Thu., Mar. 27, 4:30-6pm ET
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Revolutionizing Education With Hip-hop: The James Miles Story | Season 5 Episode 14
https://youtu.be/70jqyWrqQ8Y?si=sC3NLy6lKDjH283I" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Join us as we dive into the journey of James Miles, an educator and advocate for change who brings nearly two decades of experience in New York City public schools to his current roles as Assistant Professor at Seattle University and Executive Director of Third Stone, the nonprofit behind Seattle’s iconic Bumbershoot Festival. From his work with MENTOR Washington and Arts Corps to his acclaimed TEDx Talk, James shares his vision for using the arts to close educational gaps and empower the next generation. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on creativity, community, and driving social impact through education. Enjoy!
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