MPB Student Council Podcast

MPB Student Council Podcast

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MPB Student Council Podcast episodes

  • My Hometown Hero: Kaleb Thompson, Ocean Springs, MS

    For his episode of "My Hometown Hero," Kaleb Thompson, a freshman from Ocean Springs, chose Oak Park Elementary principals, Jennifer Pope and Stewart Smirthwaite. Tune in as they discuss the creative strategies they've implemented to keep students engaged, as well as what keeps them motivated as educators in their community!


    If you would like to visit Oak Park Elementary's website, click: https://op.ossdms.org/

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    15 min
  • "My Hometown Hero" Summer '23 Series Promo
    The MPB Student Council members were asked to choose influential members of their communities to highlight on their Student Council podcast. During these interviews, they show how important it is to give back and help others.

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    1 min
  • Bridging the Generation Gap: Part 2

    In this “Generation Gap” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the different worlds and perspectives of adults and teenagers through various relatable topics that shape, impact, and influence their daily lives and decision-making.

     

    The common misconception between generations is that each is not relatable and understanding enough toward one other. Listen as we dive deeper into understanding the different generation's perspectives and begin the journey to bridge the generation gap. 

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    22 min
  • Bridging the Generation Gap: Part 1

    In this “Generation Gap” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the different worlds and perspectives of adults and teenagers through various relatable topics that shape, impact, and influence their daily lives and decision-making.

     

    The common misconception between generations is that each is not relatable and understanding enough toward one other. Listen as we dive deeper into understanding the different generation's perspectives and begin the journey to bridge the generation gap. 

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    20 min
  • Bridging the Generation Gap: Trivia Round

    The MPB Student Council members sat down with a few adults to test each other's knowledge of generation-specific topics, ideas, and concepts.


    They engaged in a fun trivia game where each group learned something new. In some cases, concepts were totally foreign to each group. This episode points to how important it is for each generation to seek an understanding of the next. Listen in and see how well you know your generation and others! 


      

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    13 min
  • Students Learn about Mississippi's Legislature
    MPB Student Council members were given a two-fold assignment - to learn about the Mississippi legislature and to start building media literacy skills. In this podcast, they share their take on issues discussed during the 2023 legislative session, talk about issues important to them, and learn where they get their news from. Listen in to learn their perspectives.

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    15 min
  • Teens Under the Influence of Social Media

    In this “Teens Under the Influence of Social Media” episode, MPB Student Council members explore the topic of social media and how it shapes, impacts, and influences their daily lives and decision-making.

     

    Additionally, teens share their thoughts about the positive and negative effects of social media. They determine the best practices for using it responsibly to guide their view of themselves, their peers, and the world.

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    23 min
  • "Gun Violence Among Youth: Part 2"

    In this episode “Gun Violence Among Youth, Part 2” MPB Student Council members discuss concerns and fears about gun violence in their schools and communities with their leaders. 

     

    Listen in as featured guests, Mrs. Brianne Kelly, a Law & Public Safety Teacher at Simpson County Tech Center, and Dr. Tara Gill a Clinical Psychologist at the Center for Childhood Resilience Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago , share tips and strategies that are helpful in fighting this gun violence problem.

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    30 min
  • “Gun Violence Among Youth: Part 1”
    In this "Gun Violence Among Youth” episode, MPB Student Council members discuss and highlight some key concerns and fears about gun violence in their schools and communities. Listen in on the conversation featuring middle and high school students from across Mississippi. In addition to MPB Student Council members, they welcomed peers Jiyen Miller from Mendenhall Middle School, Blake Sessum from Ocean Springs Middle School, and Jasmine Wilson from Water Valley High School. We hope this episode inspires and challenges listeners to take action in helping to reduce gun violence to make Mississippi a safer place to live, grow, and work.

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    20 min
  • MPB Student Council Recap & Back-to-School Discussion
    This MPB Student Council podcast features council members, Corinne Allen, Jenna Dent, Kaylen Woodard, and the MPB Education team, Dr. Tara Y. Wren, Director of Education, Erica Shelton, Audience Engagement Manager, Jasmine Harvey, Student Engagement Specialist, and Germaine Flood, Producer. Council members recap their fondest memories during their first-year term, discuss their experiences from returning to school, and the importance of school safety.

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    23 min

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Powered by MPB Education, the MPB Student Council Podcast is dedicated to providing an outlet of expression for Mississippi students to share their voice and ideas on diverse subject matter…