Why Pizza is Good for Your Literacy Health

Discover how pizza can improve literacy in this engaging TEDx talk by Melissa Rocha, an experienced English professor. Explore the innovative approach of using food as an incentive to boost student attendance and learning outcomes. Learn about Rocha's 20-year journey teaching English in California's Central Valley and her commitment to promoting equity and student engagement. Gain insights into effective teaching strategies, including Reading Apprenticeship techniques and faculty inquiry groups. Understand the impact of going above and beyond as an educator and how it can transform not only students' lives but entire communities. Delve into the intersection of education, community engagement, and creative problem-solving in this thought-provoking presentation.

Why pizza is good for your (literacy) health | Melissa Rocha | TEDxUCMerced