In this episode, we talk with Gladis Bourdouane about the Fall Elementary Boundary process. Learn why APS needs to undertake this process; who will be affected as well as the timeline and opportunities for community engagement.

More information is available at https://www.apsva.us/elementary-school-boundary-change/

Transcript: https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Fall-Elementary-Boundary-Initiative-Transcript-Final.pdf

In this episode, we talk with Zachary Pope, Arlington Public Schools new Emergency Manager. Learn about his background, what this new position does and what he hopes to accomplish while at APS.

Transcript: https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/New-APS-Emergency-Manager-Transcript.pdf

Welcome back to school! The What's Up, APS? podcast is back for season 2. In episode 21, we take a look at what happens over the summer to prepare for the start of a new school year. Join us as we talk with Jim Meikle (Facilities and Operations); Sarah Putnam (Dept. of Teaching and Learning); Breonna McClain (Ashlawn Elementary School); and Corina Coronel (Welcome Center).

Transcript: https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-School.wav.pdf

Hosted by MaryFaith.

In this episode, MaryFaith and a panel of Wakefield athletes continue their discussion of women in sports.

Show notes

1: Wage gap

2: Advertising

3: Promoting each other, sharing spaces

4: Washington Spirit tickets

5: Investors

6: Baby Boomers, Millenials, Gen Z

7: Sports dominated by women

8: Shorter season for WNBA

9: Representation in sports

10: March Madness

11: Wage gap

12: Sexism

Additional links

• WNBA - http://www.wnba.com/

o Starting salary in the WNBA vs. NBA - http://www.blackenterprise.com/wnba-salaries-nba-salaries-2018-update/

o For WNBA players, the real money is overseas - https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/barbara-barker/wnba-players-are-underpaid-shouldn-t-have-to-play-overseas-1.12639553

o WNBA League Pass - https://leaguepass.wnba.com/

• 'Watch Me Work' commercials - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=watch+me+work+wnba

• Washington Spirit - 2016 Finals - http://washingtonspirit.com/youth/washington-spirit-super-y-teams-compete-at-finals-this-weekend/

• Washington Spirit tickets - 8/25 Audi Field - https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/1500549B9C2E2C71?dma_id=409

The podcast episodes represent the personal views and experiences of the students. Publication of these episodes does not constitute an endorsement by Michelle Cottrell-Williams, Wakefield High School, or Arlington Public Schools.

Hosted by MaryFaith.

In this episode, MaryFaith and a panel of Wakefield athletes discuss their experiences as women in sports.

Show notes

Question 1: What does it mean to play like a girl?

Question 2: How do you feel like you're treated here at Wakefield for your sport that you play?

Question 3: Do you think the women's games here are equally advertised as the male's games?

Question 4: How do you think women's sports are treated around the world as compared to men's sports?

Question 5: Why do you think women get paid less than men?

Question 6: Do you think the female athletes knew they were going to be paid less when they decided to go pro in their sport?

Additional links

--Abby Wombach plays with staples in her head: http://www.espn.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/9410885/espnw-most-memorable-moments-abby-wambach-career

--Wakefield Athletics: https://warriorswhsathletics.com/

--NWSL criticized as match relegated to aggressively small field: https://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2016/07/09/nwsl-criticized-match-small-field-pitch-megan-rapinoe-alex-morgan

--Washington Spirit: http://washingtonspirit.com/

--National Women's Hockey League: https://www.nwhl.zone/

--Women's Football Alliance (D.C. Divas): http://dcdivas.com/womens-football-alliance/

--National Pro Fastpitch: https://profastpitch.com/

--History of Title IX: https://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/advocate/title-ix-issues/history-title-ix/history-title-ix/

The podcast episodes represent the personal views and experiences of the students. Publication of these episodes does not constitute an endorsement by Michelle Cottrell-Williams, Wakefield High School, or Arlington Public Schools.

In this episode, Jose and Gabby discuss their different experiences growing up in difficult family environments.

Show notes

Additional resources:

--Dissociation/derealiztion link

https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/dissociative-disorders/depersonalization-derealization-disorder

--Narcissistic parenting link

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/communication-success/201602/10-signs-narcissistic-parent%3famp

The podcast episodes represent the personal views and experiences of the students. Publication of these episodes does not constitute an endorsement by Michelle Cottrell-Williams, Wakefield High School, or Arlington Public Schools.

Hosted by Ethan.

In this episode, Ethan talks about the costs of higher education with George Mason University's Melissa Bevacqua and Vanessa DeShane.

Show notes

Reference links:

• George Mason University (www.gmu.org)

o Melissa Bevacqua, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

o Vanessa DeShane, Financial Literacy Counselor

• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)https://fafsa.ed.gov/

Additional resources:

• Revisionist History, by Malcolm Gladwell: Season 1, Episodes 4 (Carlos Doesn't Remember), 5 (Food Fight), and 6 (My Little Hundred Million). Gladwell explores the hidden costs of education and its impact on lower income students and students of color.

Additional Links: http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/04-carlos-doesnt-remember

http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/05-food-fight

http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/06-my-little-hundred-million

Episode 20 breaks down the 2019-28 APS Capital Improvement Plan. Join Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Management Services Leslie Peterson and principal planner Robert Ruiz to learn how the CIP was created, how it is funded and how it fits in with Arlington County's plan. Leslie and Robert also discuss what projects are included in the proposed plan, what bonding capacity is and how the community can provide input on the draft CIP.

Transcript: https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2019-28-CIPFinal.pdf

MissEducated is a collaborative project at Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia. The show is produced by Michelle Cottrell-Williams, a Sociology teacher at Wakefield and the 2018 Virginia Teacher of the Year. Each episode features different student hosts exploring issues they find most interesting or compelling.

Ep. 1: In this episode, Avery and Oliver talk about major influences in rap and hip-hop, current projects, and the perception of artists online and in school.

Show notes:

1:23 - Rapping beginnings/influences.

4:16 - What is inspiring about Hip-Hop?

6:16 - Beginnings as an actor.

13:16 - Concept Collective.

15:30 - Current/Upcoming Projects.

17:17 - Influences as a Producer.

18:11 - Clip of a Recent Song.

19:15 - More Influences as a Producer.

23:32 - Artistry at Wakefield.

26:28 - Top 5 Living Rappers.

28:32 - Top 5 Artists (Dead or Alive).

30:00 - Shoutouts and Promotions.

31:58 - Closing.

Episode 19 of What's Up APS? features a conversation with Kathleen McSweeney of the Career Center Working Group and Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization Board President John Snyder. The conversation focuses on the future of the Career Center and Columbia Pike, how the Career Center fits into the long range plans of Columbia Pike and APS and some of the ideas to expand and renovate the existing site.

Transcript: https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Career-Center-Working-Group.mp3.pdf