POETRY RECITATION COMPETITION GIVES HIGHSCOOL STUDENTS A VOICE

Atlanta History Center Hosts State Poetry Out Loud CompetitionsPoetry Out Loud is an innovative program that encourages high school students to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance of the written word. It incorporates the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into English and drama classes. Poetry Out Loud, which began in 2005, helps students improve public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about the role great poetry plays in literature.  In partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the Poetry Foundation, and