The NEA and the Poetry Foundation have partnered with the State Arts Agencies of the United States to create Poetry Out Loud. This program encourages high school students to memorize and perform great poems. Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the English class.

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Poetry Out Loud National Finals April 28-29, 2011 Washington, DC Watch the semifinals and finals live » schedule | program book closed captioning The NEA is updating on:

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