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    • Jul 16, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    An Update from the Tour Across America's Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 23:12


    Student Voice has been on the road and in the air to meet students in every corner of the U.S. in their local schools and communities. Joshua and Megan share an update on who they've met, what they've learned and what's next for the tour. Student Voice is the nation’s largest by-students, for-students 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization inspired by the premise that education should work for all students. More information about the Tour Across America's Schools can be found at StuVoice.org/tour.

    What's Working? An Investigation Of Our More Functional Public School Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 38:19


    Journalist Fellow Maya Green discusses school segregation and the importance of inclusion. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

    Sleep V. School: The Debate Over Zero Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 9:17


    Journalist Fellow Sadie Bograd discusses the debate between sleep and school. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

    The Pension Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 6:55


    Journalist Fellow Gabriella Staykova discusses the pension crisis. You can read the accompanying story at StuVoice.org.

    Special Podcast: Mental Health Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2018 26:51


    You asked us to talk about mental health in schools, so we made a podcast! This week, special guest Madi Ortega from the Facebook Youth Advisory Board joins Megan and Ian to discuss the state of mental health in schools! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review- March 23rd, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2018 26:36


    Ian and Megan are back this week to discuss the March For Our Lives, the Student Voice 10 Million Students Challenge, and the National School Walk Out! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Week In Review- February 16th, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2018 20:32


    This week Megan and Ian discuss the school shooting in Florida, free expression in private schools, anti-bullying legislation, and student activism. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    School Climate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 27:33


    What is school climate? Why is school climate is important? What can I do to improve my school climate? Listen to the January State of Schools podcast to get the answers to all of these questions and more! Megan chats with Madison Ortega and Chaz Vinci from the Prichard Student Voice Committee about school climate and its role in shaping student’s experiences. You can find them on Twitter at @madimarieo, @ichazvinci, and @prichardcom Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Week in Review- January 19th, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2018 23:00


    This week Megan and Ian discuss the potential government shutdown, DACA, students running for office, and New York’s Student Voice Collaboration. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review: January 5th, 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 24:12


    Welcome to 2018, there is already so much #StuVoice news to talk about! This week Megan and Ian discuss the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), school climate, give a student shoutout, and share an incredible opportunity for all undergraduate students. Plus, hear them gush about their favorite podcasts and talk about resolutions. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice YEAR in Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2017 20:44


    Before you officially wave goodbye to 2017, take a trip down memory lane with us as we go through our favorite #StuVoice moments of the year! Special thanks to special guests Merrit and Tara for joining us! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Merrit Jones, Director of Partnerships: @merritjones Tara Subramaniam, Executive Director: @Tara_SuperSub Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review- December 15th, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 12:03


    This week: net neutrality and SxSW and college decision oh my! Take a break from studying for finals and catch up on this week's news. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram at @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Celebrates International Students Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 16:49


    Happy International Students Day! To celebrate, we at Student Voice created this podcast to examine the similarities and differences surrounding freedom of expression for students all around the world! Student Voice is a completely student-run, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization inspired by the premise that all students should have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives. Student Voice strengthens the student movement by empowering students to take action on issues that most impact their education. Our mission is realized by amplifying, aggregating and accelerating student voices. For more information about Student Voice, visit StuVoice.org, follow @Stu_Voice and #StuVoice on Twitter and Instagram and like our page on Facebook.

    Student Voice Week in Review- November 3rd, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2017 33:47


    Welcome to this week's installment of the Student Voice Week in Review Podcast! Today we will be discussing our ambassador’s Testify to Your School Board campaign, free speech protests at Columbia University, and interviewing Sahar from the Prichard Student Voice Team on their new book! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram as @stu_voice. The following links are referenced in the podcast: -http://prichardcommittee.org/readyornot/ -http://columbiaspectator.com/news/2017/10/31/as-hundreds-protest-outside-mike-cernovichs-columbia-speech-goes-on-as-planned/ Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review- October 21st

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2017 17:42


    Welcome to this week's installment of the Student Voice Week in Review Podcast! Today we will be discussing our new ambassador program, the Prichard Student Voice Team's new book, and "the Monument Project"! Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram as @stu_voice. The following links are referenced in the podcast: -https://www.createspace.com/7386261 Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review- October 6th, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2017 24:34


    Welcome to this week's installment of the Student Voice Week in Review Podcast! Today we will be discussing the shooting in Las Vegas and students who #TakeAKnee in school. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Javonti Thomas, Multimedia Storyteller: @javontithomas Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram as @stu_voice. The following links are referenced in the podcast: -https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/02/learning/resources-for-teaching-and-learning-about-the-las-vegas-shooting.html -http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/01/us/high-school-football-kicked-off-protest/index.html Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Week in Review Podcast- September 22nd, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 25:35


    Welcome to this week's installment of the Student Voice Week in Review Podcast! Today we will be discussing Greek Life, the Shooting at Georgia Tech, Sexual Assault Policy, and how schools handle White Supremacy. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Javonti Thomas, Multimedia Storyteller: @javontithomas Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram as @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    Student Voice Week in Review- September 8th, 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 24:38


    Welcome to the first installment of the Student Voice Week in Review Podcast! Today we will be discussing DACA, Hurricane Harvey, and Free Speech on college campuses. Our Team: Ian Coon, Director of Communications: @iancoon Megan Simmons, Director of Programming: @megsimmons16 Javonti Thomas, Multimedia Storyteller: @javontithomas Connect with Student Voice on Facebook and on Twitter and Instagram as @stu_voice. Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education.

    SXSWedu Panel on Diversity and Inclusivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 63:47


    We hosted a panel at SXSWedu moderated by our own Andrew Brennen that covered a variety of topics pertaining to Diversity and Inclusivity in our schools. Take a listen to this exclusive audio and share your reactions with us using the #StuVoice.

    Episode 4 - Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2016 43:14


    Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education. All year long, Student Voice’s National Field Director, Andrew Brennen, has been traveling the United States to visit schools and speak with students. Andrew has captured hundreds of hours worth of audio from students that we have compiled to create the#StudentsOfAmerica podcast. In this episode, we define a student’s right to technology in the classroom and speak with a passionate educator about the difficulties of implementing technology into schools.

    Episode 3 - Civic Participation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2016 39:02


    Student Voice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created by students, for students with the goal of strengthening the movement towards equity in education. All year long, Student Voice’s National Field Director, Andrew Brennen, has been traveling the United States to visit schools and speak with students. Andrew has captured hundreds of hours worth of audio from students that we have compiled to create the#StudentsOfAmerica podcast. In this episode, we define a student’s right to civic participation, and speak with two students who went above and beyond to make sure their voices were heard throughout their schools, and their cities.

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