Focused on bringing hip hop into the classroom as a teachable tool, the Hip Hop Headucatorz are a collective of DJs, producers, emcees, breakers and graffiti artists who develop ready-to-use resources for teachers. As professional educators themselves, they know how hip hop reaches and inspires students. Programmed as part of the NAC's inaugural Hip Hop Theatre Festival in February 2024, this panel discussion explores how hip hop’s 50-year history and ever-shifting culture can connect with, inspire, and motivate students of all ages.