At its core, kaPow! inc. program contents and methodology work together to encourage both teachers and students to see themselves as critical consumers and creators in a media driven society. An integral part of every kaPow! program attempts to meet youth where they are by encouraging them to strengthen their core understanding of the world around them.

kaPow! in-class programs are firmly grounded in state academic standards. kaPow! strives to enable young people to understand media, think for themselves, express their ideas creatively use problem-based learning to address a community problem, share their new knowledge and skills with the community

kaPow! inc. after school programs are designed to facilitate the exploration and creation of m.e.d.i.a.™ m.e.d.i.a.™ is kaPow! inc.’s unique design concept which underscores each kaPow! inc. after school program and ensures that students are engaged in media explorations and discoveries in the arts.

By exploring multiple perspectives on hip-hop, using world renown DJs, musicians, film and video producers, and a broad range of Philadelphian artist teachers, “hip-hop don’t stop” engages young people in learning both the front and back-ends of the music and film industries, as well as a wealth of opportunities in the visual and performance arts.

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