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[Elissa Nadworny @ElissaNadworny]

This week on @npr I have a story 8 months in the making. It’s about a kindergarten class in #Ukraine that I couldn’t let go.

Part 1 airs tonight on @npratc

It’s 12 minutes long — and starts around 4:35pm /6:35pm ET. I hope you’ll listen.

[Karen Tricot Steward @KarenTSteward]

These talented fifth graders at Gibbs Elementary in Little Rock are working on their NPR Student Podcast Challenge entries! So excited for them! They chose some neat topics. #nprstudentpodcastchallenge #studentpodcasts #youngpodcasters

[NPR's Education Team @npr_ed]

🎧 Listen to more early entries we love here for inspiration! Deadline for this year's middle/high school contest is April 28. Good luck! 5/5
https://t.co/t7RoEGWB4x

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Several 💓lifting podcasts have entered @npr's Student Podcast Challenge! And we have a few early favorites for inspiration 🧵1/5

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Last but not least! From Paula in Seattle, a beautiful personal story on dance and how it's shaped her as a person 4/5 https://t.co/79J6sQqxK1

[Kimberly Carlson @MrsCarlsonMath]

It’s my 5th year of working with students to create amazing podcasts!! Last year, we had a Top 10 Finalist!! I think we have a winner this year 🤞🏽🤩 @NPR #studentpodcastchallenge @wolvestweet @WeVideoEdu

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NPR's podcasting resources all in one place !!!

Teachers, students or anyone who wants to make your own podcast — check out @npr_ed's Sound Advice page. You'll find tips & tricks from our very own NPR podcast producers and more ✨
https://t.co/mYwFRdHXDp

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For more on finding your podcasting voice, subscribe to our newsletter! Our intern @freshlyproduced will share more tips & tricks in next week's newsletter, so look out for that ➡️https://t.co/nLzhhJzgQb

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On this week's Student Podcast newsletter, intern @freshlyproduced talks with
@NPRLifeKit’s @MarielleSegarra about tips for writing for the ear. Here’s their top 3 🎙️

✏️Use everyday words
📓 Include one idea per sentence
🗣️Keep things fresh by changing your tone

[Elissa Nadworny @ElissaNadworny]

In the #SOTU Biden mentioned students doing their homework in Mcdonald's parking lots

The pandemic highlighted America's issues with the internet -- especially in rural areas. @nprpolitics @npr @npr_ed

But lots of new federal funding will help:

https://t.co/NklJuXws6w

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💡A podcast writing tip: You’re not writing an essay. You’re talking with your audience. Think about who’s listening to you (a sibling, other students, etc.), and write for them.

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Black History Month has begun! ✊🏿🔊🗓️

Tell us what Black history podcasts, speeches, music, etc. you’re listening to that we should know about.

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We’re spotlighting this #SPC entry about Madam CJ Walker, America’s first recorded self-made woman millionaire.

The hosts of “HER: The Podcast” brought their whole personalities into the story.

https://t.co/fMYPkG9e1T

[NPR's Education Team @npr_ed]

Here are more strategies from teachers @Morton201:

🎧 Listening to great podcasts together
🥾 Running a podcasting bootcamp
🎤 Using recording tools like Flipgrid to have students practice pitching
🏫 Hosting a feedback panel with school community members as guest judges

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Podcast like a champion!

Check out this interview with teachers at J. Sterling Morton East High School @Morton201, whose students have been in the Student Podcast Challenge finalist pool year-after-year! (THREAD)
https://t.co/h4fZU7Sq4B

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Check out our teaching guide to get started with your class! https://t.co/y2oImOj2q5