The Hill We Climb

Dear Educators,

As teachers, we frequently see the sparkle of talent glimmering within our students. It’s such a privilege to be able to nurture and guide our students to discover for themselves the great power that lies within them. As a nation, we saw a young woman shine her talent unabashedly on the national stage of the inauguration. The wisdom, inspiration, and talent Amanda Gorman displayed while reading her poetry was breathtaking.

This week, we have a wealth of content to help you inspire your students with her message. What would their message be? 

There were so many historic aspects to the inauguration of President Joe Biden. It occurred during a pandemic, it was the first time since 1869 that a sitting president has chosen not to attend, and it celebrated the first woman, first African American, and first Asian American to be elected to the position of vice president. It also featured Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Garth Brooks—a concert trio nobody saw coming! 

Despite all of that, the highlight for many was Amanda Gorman. For a young poet to upstage history and Gaga….that’s pretty remarkable!

Find out more about this landmark event and Ms. Gorman herself in this classroom-ready GNN article.