2024 GTAN Hunger Poetry Teaching Challenge – Conclusion
We’re thrilled to announce the conclusion of the 2024 GTAN Hunger Poetry Teaching Contest! In partnership with Poetry X Hunger, this year’s contest aimed to recognize and celebrate the vital role teachers play in addressing global issues like hunger through poetry.
Since 2021, GTAN and Poetry X Hunger have worked together to create a digital module designed for educators to integrate poetry into their lessons. This year, educators from the GTAN community were invited to implement the Poetry X Hunger module with their students by May 31, 2024.
We believe that poetry can engage young people and adults through eye-opening, heart- moving teaching moments.
2024 GTAN Hunger Poetry Teaching Challenge: Teachers in Oaxaca, Mexico to bring global learning and poetry to classroom in collaboration with the Global Teach Ag Network GTAN in Español Program
For the first time, the contest was also available in Spanish through GTAN en Español, enhancing GTAN initiative of expand their resources to other languages. One of the highlights of this year’s contest was the closing ceremony held via Zoom in collaboration with National Technological Institute of Mexico- Pinotepa, in Oaxaca, Mexico. More than 20 students from Industrial Engineering were recognize for their participation in the creation of a collective poem in which regional terms were include as part of the recognition of their heritage.
This event marked a significant milestone in GTAN’s efforts to expand its resources beyond English. By reaching out to educators in Oaxaca, we have taken a crucial step in making our educational tools more accessible, promoting global learning, and enriching classrooms with diverse cultural perspectives.
Participants submitted a Poetry Module Implementation Form detailing their teaching experience, each bringing unique perspectives and inspiring poetry that addressed hunger and other critical issues.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participating educators for their enthusiasm and commitment to this initiative. Stay tuned for announcements on the contest winners and highlights of their Poems!
The submitted poems will be featured in our digital community and on the Poetry X Hunger website, showcasing the creativity and dedication of educators and students!
Together, we can continue to use the power of poetry to inspire change and address the pressing issue of hunger.
Questions? Contact Karen Lopez Olmedo at kdl5387@psu.edu
*Big thank-you to Hiram Larew and Diane Wilbon Parks for the creative spark that helped make this possible!
