Jack Straw started working with students at McDonald Elementary School in Seattle in the 2025-26 school year, helping students write and record original poetry.

McDonald Elementary Projects
Daniel and students in a studio control room at a computer. Mimi and another student, wearing headphones, on the other side of a large window.

McDonald Elementary: The Poets of Tomorrow 2026 READ MORE >

Youth Program Projects
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Check out Jack Straw’s books of poetry produced through our youth programs.
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Youth Programs

Jack Straw provides several different types of in-school and out of school programs for youth. Find out more about the types of programs we offer.

Programs for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Since 1995, Jack Straw has provided access and training in audio production for blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages.

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Interested in working with Jack Straw as a resident artist, volunteer, teaching artist, or staff member?

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Browse the Archives

Here you’ll find past podcasts from our Soundpages, Artist of the Week and Writers Programs.

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