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How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classrooms

  • Written by Toby Jenkins, Associate Professor of Higher Education, University of South Carolina
How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classroomsEducators are increasingly turning to hip-hop to engage young people in school.Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty Images

One of my most heartwarming memories from elementary school was the day my gym teacher tossed the planned activities, turned on some hip-hop music and just let us dance. I smile thinking of us all jumping around wild, crazy,...

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