provides a groundbreaking framework for the inclusion of hip-hop culture in schools.

Brian Mooney is an educator, scholar, and poet who explores the intersections of hip-hop, spoken word poetry, literacy, and urban education. Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University and a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, where he is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in English Education. His work has been featured by national news outlets including , NBC, , NPR, SiriusXM, MTV and others.