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Comics belong in the classroom | Gene Luen Yang

Comics belong in the classroom | Gene Luen Yang

Comics belong in the classroom | Gene Luen Yang

TED Talks Education · Gene Luen Yang

May 25, 201810m 23s

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Comic books and graphic novels belong in every teacher's toolkit, says cartoonist and educator Gene Luen Yang. Set against the backdrop of his own witty, colorful drawings, Yang explores the history of comics in American education -- and reveals some unexpected insights about their potential for helping kids learn.

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