February 12, 2024 • 37 mins
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in the studio by Austin Martin, the CEO of "Rhymes with Reason." Rhymes with Reason is an online application created to use song lyrics to teach vocabulary and improve literacy in pupils. Austin explains that while the app is the main focus, they also do workshops, build curricula, and engage in other activities to make it a whole programming experience. Schools, after-school activities, and educational institutions are among the intended audiences.
With a nationwide reach, Rhymes with Reason has been adopted in about 300 schools nationwide. Listen to Austin talk about their marketing tactics, which include promoting to educational institutions and holding online conferences.
This episode explores the program's approach, which teaches vocabulary by using lyrics from well-known songs. Through activities such as inference, definition, and context clues, students study vocabulary within the framework of a song, increasing their level of involvement and comprehension. English language arts, science, history, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and health are just a few of the topics covered in the program. Austin also talks on the benefits that educators and students have noted, highlighting the rise in student participation and their greater use of the program outside of the classroom.
Learn about the deficiencies in education and resources, as well as the program's efforts to close this resource gap in schools, especially in large, urban regions. With the help of artists, sports teams, and corporate sponsors, Austin hopes to reach 50,000 children in 10–20 locations and build a vibrant community around the program.
An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Austin Martin. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Austin, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.
Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.
If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.
To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
With a nationwide reach, Rhymes with Reason has been adopted in about 300 schools nationwide. Listen to Austin talk about their marketing tactics, which include promoting to educational institutions and holding online conferences.
This episode explores the program's approach, which teaches vocabulary by using lyrics from well-known songs. Through activities such as inference, definition, and context clues, students study vocabulary within the framework of a song, increasing their level of involvement and comprehension. English language arts, science, history, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and health are just a few of the topics covered in the program. Austin also talks on the benefits that educators and students have noted, highlighting the rise in student participation and their greater use of the program outside of the classroom.
Learn about the deficiencies in education and resources, as well as the program's efforts to close this resource gap in schools, especially in large, urban regions. With the help of artists, sports teams, and corporate sponsors, Austin hopes to reach 50,000 children in 10–20 locations and build a vibrant community around the program.
An excellent episode on filling gaps in the community with Austin Martin. Here are some other takeaways from the interview:
- Austin highlights a significant gap in educational resources, particularly in urban areas, emphasizing the need to provide students and educators with impactful programs like Rhymes with Reason.
- Rhymes with Reason is more than just an app, offering workshops, curriculum development, and various activities, creating a comprehensive programmatic experience. The program has reached around 300 schools nationwide, primarily targeting schools, after-school programs, and educational institutions.
- The app introduces vocabulary through popular song lyrics, engaging students in exercises like inference, definition, and context clues across various subjects.
- Austin's vision extends to reaching 50,000 students in urban settings, partnering with various entities to create an engaging ecosystem that maximizes the potential impact of the Rhymes with Reason program.
- The answers to the rapid-fire questions.
An excellent interview from a passionate gap minder. Thank you, Austin, for your contributions in San Diego, and for joining us on The Gap Minders.
Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to the show.
If you have any questions or want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to podcast@uwsd.org. Thank you for listening.
To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit www.TheGapMinders.org.
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