Flocabulary

At Flocabulary, we believe students learn best when they have a voice in their own learning. Our north star, for nearly two decades, has been to facilitate learning that is not just academically rigorous, but also joyful and reflective of student interests. We do this by working with musicians and artists from all different backgrounds and creating videos that reflect and celebrate students’ diverse identities.

Every student has a voice. They just need more opportunities to use them. And you’d be surprised what they can do with a microphone in their hands.

It all starts with hip-hop

When teaching or learning with Flocabulary, it’s important to understand and celebrate the history of hip-hop and the context from which it emerged.

From a rec room in the Bronx in the 1970s to near-total ubiquity today, hip-hop has been a fast-moving cultural force. Black and Latinx youth developed a movement that centers around four pillars: DJing, break dancing, graffiti, and rapping.

Since the beginning, rapping has been educational by nature. When an MC grabs the microphone, it’s their chance to share knowledge and analyze experiences, or simply get creative with words. This is why the genre is such a powerful tool in the classroom.

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