NPR's Education Team

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.

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

🎧 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 npr.org/2023/03/16/116…

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 bit.ly/3LLfhDB

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

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

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 ✨ npr.org/2023/02/18/114…

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 ➡️npr.org/newsletter/stu…

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

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: npr.org/2021/11/15/105…

💡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.

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. open.spotify.com/show/3be4Ak21e…

Black History Month has begun! ✊🏿🔊🗓️ Tell us what Black history podcasts, speeches, music, etc. you’re listening to that we should know about.

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

Check out our teaching guide to get started with your class! npr.org/2018/11/15/662…

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) npr.org/2021/10/24/104…