Upcoming Events
National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention
November 23, 2024 at 11:45 am PT / 2:45 pm ET
Boston, MA
HS Matters: The Benefits of Oral History Storytelling to Foster Belonging, Community, and Student Agency in and Outside of the Classroom
VOW’s Jessica Fagen will present alongside Chris Wendelin and Lisa Thyer, teachers at Stagg High School. After leading a Voice of Witness oral history project-based class for 7 years, they surveyed and interviewed class alumni and found that oral history storytelling has profound impacts on student writing, empathy, community engagement, and social action far beyond the classroom. This session will share guidance on how teachers can harness the power of oral history storytelling in their classrooms.
Location: Room 252 B, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
