Attah Joins Reading & Writing Reunion at Columbia

In October 2021, Second Grade Teacher JANE ATTAH attended the 100th Reunion of The Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (Columbia University).

“There is nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than being in the company of other educators who truly celebrate the art of teaching,” said Attah. “We are advocates for every child’s right to be educated, and particularly, being literate.”

This reunion attracted about 5,000 participants from around the world on Zoom. Author Jason Reynolds gave the opening keynote, speaking about the profound impact of human connection and how teachers must be open to invite humility, relationships, and gratitude into the classroom.

Author Kate DiCamillo gave the closing keynote, leading participants on a journey of storytelling asking the essential questions: What will you do with your one wild life? and How would you turn your words into a story?

Attah noted, “These Reading and Writing reunions always present timely changes to teaching pedagogy. It is paramount that educators continue to see themselves as learners and aspire to grow in skills. I am always motivated after attending these reunions to return to the classroom to give a little more, be better, and make the learning experiences for my students as positive as can be.”

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