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Chalkboard Ch@t

An MPB Education Podcast

Chalkboard Ch@t – An MPB Education Podcast, is a variety show providing information and resources for teachers, students, parents/guardians, and everyday people on various topics. From practical classroom discussions to
Latest Episode3/27/2023

Slate Session 407: Jenna Dent - Jewelry Making

 For Jenna Dent, a Madison Central High School senior, jewelry making is an outlet for self-expression, an opportunity to show support for friends, and a talent towards entrepreneurship. Listen in as Dr. Wren explores the art and skill of jewelry making with Jenna. 
3/27/2023

Slate Session 407: Jenna Dent - Jewelry Making

 For Jenna Dent, a Madison Central High School senior, jewelry making is an outlet for self-expression, an opportunity to show support for friends, and a talent towards entrepreneurship. Listen in as Dr. Wren explores the art and skill of jewelry making with Jenna. 
3/20/2023

Slate Session 406: Kaleb Thompson - Love for Music

Kaleb Thompson, an eighth grader at Ocean Springs Middle School, loves music and he has some vinyl records to back that up. He listens to, plays, and studies music. Listen in as Kaleb talks to me about his passion for music. 
3/13/2023

Slate session 405: Natalie Ford - Mental Health Matters

Natalie Ford, a ninth grader at Warren Central High School is passionate about being transparent concerning mental health challenges. Natalie shares her personal story and encourages open communication and its importance in helping others cope. 
3/6/2023

Slate Session 404: Nadiya Gary - Birdie Talk

Chirp! Chirp! is the sound Nadiya Gary hears often at home. Nadiya, an Ocean Springs Middle School student from Mississippi, has taken on the joy and challenges of being a pet bird owner to two birds. Dr. Tara Y. Wren talks to Nadiya about her flying friends.
2/27/2023

Slate Session 403: Mya Harden - Powerlifting

Annnnd lift! Mya Harden enjoys the sport of powerlifting. She talks with Dr. Tara Y. Wren about what it takes to be successful as a student powerlifter and her aspirations to compete.
2/21/2023

Slate Session 402: Deon Harrington Jr. - Gaming World

Deon Harrington, Jr., a ninth-grader at South Panola High School in Mississippi, is all into gaming. He has been playing for a while. Deon shares his love of gaming and talks about how it affects him personally, and how it is connected to his Cyber Foundation class. You will also learn how he balances play with other home and school responsibilities.
2/17/2023

Chalkboard Chat | Julia James - Education and Investigative Reporter

Julia James is an education and investigative reporter for Mississippi Today. Dr. Wren sat down with her to unpack various topics that have been at the forefront of K-12 education conversations this past year. James expresses her passion for being a student of her craft and being able to help tell the story of Mississippi’s education system in an impactful way.Correction: In this podcast, James shared that Mississippi ranks 35th in education. The actual ranking is 39th.