The MET Curriculum is an engaging and immersive reading program that explores powerful themes of identity, resilience, and social justice through diverse literary works. Each year, the curriculum focuses on different core texts and authors, allowing participants to delve into a variety of voices and experiences. This dynamic approach fosters critical thinking, creative expression, and personal reflection through a combination of interactive activities, discussions, and multimedia resources. Participants explore a carefully selected set of texts that address relevant themes and societal issues.
Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice
MET in the Text
MET in the Text is a partnership with the MET High School focused on increasing student literacy and fostering a love for reading. Students visit Brown’s campus twice a month to engage with a curated set of texts. Local guest speakers enrich their experience. The program connects local students to the University, helping them to envision a future at Brown and broadening pathways to higher education.
MET in the Text
MET in the Text is a partnership with the MET High School focused on increasing student literacy and fostering a love for reading. Students visit Brown’s campus twice a month to engage with a curated set of texts. Local guest speakers enrich their experience. The program connects local students to the University, helping them to envision a future at Brown and broadening pathways to higher education.
2024-2025
This academic year, the MET Curriculum is centered around the works of acclaimed author Jason Reynolds. It is an engaging and immersive reading program designed to explore powerful themes of identity, violence, and resilience through his impactful texts, Long Way Down and For Everyone. The program emphasizes real-world connections, inviting discussions about contemporary issues such as gun violence, juvenile justice, and the historical context of the Second Amendment. This approach encourages participants to think critically about their own experiences and the societal issues depicted in the selected works.
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MET student read Jason Reynolds' book "Long Way Down and For Everyone."
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Copies of "Long Way Down and For Everyone" were provided to participating students.
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MET students participate in a reading discussion circle.