Education Programs

Explore Chicago Poetry Center’s educational offerings, designed to bring poetry to life for students. From long-term classroom residencies and school-wide assemblies to free video resources and national competitions, we provide engaging, standards-aligned programming for every grade level.

A Poet in Residence teaches a group of students in the classroom

School Residencies

Our Poets in Residence bring fun and engaging lessons to classrooms, poetry clubs, or after school programs

Assemblies and Workshops

Interactive performances and dynamic workshops feature themes like social justice, Black History Month, and more

Queen Zee’s Poetic Adventures

Get instant access to free ELA and SEL-focused videos, worksheets, and Common Core-aligned activities for your school

Poetry Out Loud

Learn how your Chicagoland high school can participate in this national poetry recitation contest

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