Our Mission
TeachRock improves students' lives by bringing the sound, stories, and science of music to all classrooms.
From The Beatles to Beyoncé, from kindergarten to AP History, in the classroom or remotely, TeachRock offers meaningful lesson plans all at no cost to teachers, students, and families, inspiring deeper learning and understanding through the power of music.
Launched by Stevie Van Zandt with the Founders Board of Bono, Jackson Browne, Martin Scorsese, and Bruce Springsteen, Teachrock.org has provided free, standards-aligned resources to help teachers, students, and families succeed for more than a decade.
TeachRock's Artist Council includes Erykah Badu, Common, Sheryl Crow, Peter Gabriel, Norah Jones, DJ Khaled, Skip Marley, Darryl McDaniels, Melle Mel, Margo Price, Rapsody, Gina Schock, Marty Stuart, and Black Eyed Peas' Taboo.
WE BRING OUR MISSION TO LIFE BY OFFERING:
- Arts-integrated K-12 lessons, full courses, and custom programs to districts, individual schools, and teachers
- High-quality virtual and in-person training for teachers and school administrators
- The Social Studies, Language Arts, Science, Math, and Music classes you wish they had when you were in school
TEACHROCK IS:
- Used in more than 30,000 schools worldwide
- An official partner of the Connecticut State Department of Education, the New York City Department of Education, Los Angeles Unified School District, Chattanooga, TN public schools, as well as individual schools in Chicago, Cleveland, Milwaukee, and others
More than 91% of teachers surveyed report heightened enthusiasm in TeachRock classrooms.
“This is the first time I have ever wanted to come to school and be on time, and it's because I don't want to miss TeachRock."
-7th Grade TeachRock Student, Chattanooga, TN
New Releases
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The Rise of Populism and Socialism featuring Oliver Anthony
What criticism did the Populist and Socialist Party have of the U.S. government and economy at the turn of the century, what solutions did they offer, and how have musicians since made similar critiques?
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The Gilded Age featuring the Phonograph
How does the invention of the phonograph represent how the daily lives of Americans changed during the Gilded Age?
lesson:
Emo: A Short History
How did Emo music emerge from Punk to become its own unique genre, and how has Emo influenced a newer generation of artists and audiences?
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Indigenous Voices in Global Environmental Protection
How do Indigenous perspectives contribute to international environmental protection policies?
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Motown Records: Detroit’s Sound of Success
How did Detroit’s cultural and economic history influence the sound and success of Motown Records?
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The Homestead Act featuring Cowboy Songs collected by John Lomax
How did the Homestead Act of 1862 impact growth and development in the American West, and what is meant by the term “crossroads of culture” in the context of the American West?
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Native Americans and Westward Expansion featuring Redbone
What were the experiences of Native Americans during Westward Expansion and how did the U.S. government use music and other aspects of culture to force assimilation on Native Americans?
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Late Reconstruction featuring The Jubilee Singers
Who were the Jubilee Singers and how do their experiences reflect the final years of Reconstruction in the United States?
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Palm Oil – The Environmental Impact
How have palm oil plantations impacted indigenous communities in Indonesia and the global climate as a whole, and how have activists and musicians spread awareness about the issue?
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Early Reconstruction featuring the Hyers Sisters
Who were the Hyers Sisters, and how did their work represent the Reconstruction era?
lesson:
The Origins of Disco
What are the cultural, economic, and geographic origins of Disco and how has the genre been presented, remembered, and represented in popular culture?
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The Transcontinental Railroad featuring Work Songs Collected by John Lomax
In what ways did the Transcontinental Railroad contribute to the physical, cultural, and musical growth of the American West in the late 19th Century?
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