Chalkboard Ch@t: An MPB Education Podcast

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.

Chalkboard Chat | Julia James - Education and Investigative Reporter

An MPB Education Podcast

&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Slate Session 407: Jenna Dent - Jewelry Making

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.&nbsp;

Slate Session 406: Kaleb Thompson - Love for Music

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.&nbsp;

Slate session 405: Natalie Ford - Mental Health Matters

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.

Slate Session 404: Nadiya Gary - Birdie Talk

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.

Slate Session 403: Mya Harden - Powerlifting

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.

Slate Session 402: Deon Harrington Jr. - Gaming World

V.I.C.T.O.R.Y! Corrine Allen, a freshman at Mendenhall High School, loves to cheer. She shares how cheering is not only fun but how it has helped her overall development as a person.&nbsp;

 Slate Session 401: Corinne Allen - Cheerleading

Join Dr. Tara Wren on special "Slate Session" episodes, as she talks to the MPB Student Council about their hobbies and passions! For more information: <a href="https://education.mpbonline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://education.mpbonline.org/</a>.

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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 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: <a href="http://chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://chalkboardchat.mpbonline.org/</a>.&nbsp;

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