Chalkboard Ch@t

In this episode, we are taking a look back at our time at the 7th Annual Mississippi Science Fest. Hosted by the Mississippi LeFleur Museum District on September 17th, 2022. Mississippi Science Fest showcases science, technology, engineering, mathematics, STEM industries, organizations and innovation happening across the state. The aim is to engage students, families, adults, and educators in a fun an interactive learning environment that promotes science education and workforce development. MPB Think Radio's Germaine Flood, broadcasted live to gauge the reaction from attendees and vendors alike. Class in now in session!For more information about MPB Education: https://education.mpbonline.org/.

New season premiering Friday, November 18, 2022! This season we will introduce Student Edition episodes, showcasing the voices of Mississippi's tweens and teens. From practical classroom discussions to field trip experiences, each episode features experts and guests shedding light on Mississippi’s education system, technology, interesting places, people, and more! Whether it’s learning something new, sharing information, taking a trip, or experiencing an aha moment, listening to Chalkboard Ch@t is like changing classes at school- you may go from history class to home economics, but there will always be something special on the slate. For more information: https://education.mpbonline.org/.

Germaine Flood sits down live with Jackson Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Errick Greene at MPB's Summer Learning Family Fun Day to discuss summer learning, JPS, and the nine-million dollar grant they were awarded to expand pre-K access. For more information: http://chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org/.

This episode highlights students at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science who participated and made it to the final round of the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. Featuring: MSMS English, Film, Drama Teacher and Editor, of Real Mississippi, Dr. Thomas Easterling and MSMS students, Raegan Calvert, Christina Zhang, Sawyer Levenson and Braedon Rothert. For more information: http://chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org/.

Germaine Flood chats with Teri Gordon, Digital Media Technology I & II at Desoto County Career and Technology Center West in Horn Lake, MS to uncover her passion for the profession, the current state of the profession, her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. For more information about Chalkboard Ch@t - An MPB Education Podcast visit: chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org

Germaine Flood chats with Abigail Myers, 7th and 8th grade teacher and Beta Club Sponsor at Simpson Central School in Pinola, MS to uncover her passion for the profession, the current state of the profession, her response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. For more information about Chalkboard Ch@t - An MPB Education Podcast visit: chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org