Episode 14: Inauguration Poetry

Schooled: The Podcast by John S O'Connor

May 27, 202100:56:20Education

Amanda Gorman electrified the audience at President Biden’s inauguration in January with her poem “The Hill We Climb.” Many have commented on the impact her poem has had — especially with young people in her audience. Th...

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