Cantos Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kevin Barkholz
A podcast discussing everyday issues through the lens of adolescence, applying skills developed in studying humanities and communication.
Students examine the art of staying positive in moments when everything and everyone says we shouldn't.
Everyday, students fight off the negative assumptions of their social relations. What are these assumptions and where do the come from?
DeSean, Megan, Ephram, and Cassidy share their first impressions on the concept of Electronic Hall Passes.
They also discuss the trends in electronic or digital interactions of the Modern High School.
Students explore the concepts of homework and its impact on sleep habits of the new online educational environment.
Megan Jones, Ephraim Cretsinger, Emerson Mckay, and Shirley Bauer discuss the ongoing worldwide debate of the death penalty and the upcoming 'Orange Cafe' taking place of the library at Jackson High School.
Was Thanos morally correct for exchanging "a soul for a soul"? Are we allowed to kill the guilty as penance for the murder of an innocent? In this episode, Dorion, Joseph, and Jawaan discuss the Death Penalty as a punishment for crime.
Raegan, Charlie, Purvaja, and Michael discuss Social Animal, a TED Talk by David Brooks
Mizner, Michaela, and Jose discuss how the SAT and other standardized exams may discriminate against disadvantaged kids and advanced kids
Join Daniel, Olivia Jules, and Easton as they discuss in the last week of school how their year has been. Listen as they talk about the ups and downs associated with the classes they've taken and conquered, the changes they've experienced with their relationships, and their overall success in academics.
Sami, Zahrae, Van, and Aidan concur that the College Board is ripping off the american education system with baseless test scores and premium study tools tailored to rich families.
In this episode, Jules, Maddie, and Chloe share some practical strategies and applications for effective persuasion.
Facing what could be the collapse of educational society or the rise of a golden era, Olivia, Easton, Daniel, and Daniel ponder the numerous achievements of Barbara Baird-Pauli's administration, and express expectations for the next principal at Jackson High School.
A discussion based primarily on the cultural differences responsible for racial separation. Jose, Ian, De'Andre, and Gabe agree that it isn't race that divides our nation, but the inability to integrate cultures.
In this episode, Lauren Jeffries, Ke'Andre Wilkie, Jozanique Humphrey, and Asia Selby discuss how African American parents respond to mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression.
Gaea, Jaselle, Kylie, and Kerik talk about the specifics of SAT scores, prep, and reputation! Listen in for some juicy standardized testing drama!
In this episode, Nolen, Amelia, Aidan, and Cassidy weigh the pros and cons of lowering the voting age in the United States.
Aniya Caldwell, Kylie Wilcox, and Libby Van Wagnen review their Junior years and provide advice for upcoming 11th graders. Join us as we embark on the stressful, chaotic, and simply incredible story of junior year. Learn about our experiences - from our mistakes, to our successes!
In this episode, Sophie, Nikki, Ashlynn, Maddie, and Chloe ponder discussion-based classroom environments, and how they revolutionize education.
Sophie, Ashlynn, Libby, and Haley take on a discussion around the SAT. The SAT has been a part of the traditional American school system for almost 100 years now, take a listen to learn how students feel about this standardized test and what are the effects of the SAT.
Mira, Libby, Gordon, and Audrey discuss persuasion techniques within the classroom and writing pieces. Listen in to here their opinions on persuasion and their ways of using it.
Christian and Daniel discuss some of the new technology employed at Jackson High, and many of the current shortcomings
In this episode, Cassidy, Nolen, and Jo'Zanique discuss the relevancy of the SAT and standardized testing.
In this episode of the Cantos Podcast, Ashari Cain, Nikki Shemanski, Olivia Spicer, and Easton Schindler sit down to discuss the various techniques they use to persuade their audiences. They describe the most effective methods they've found and give advice to listeners struggling with persuasive prompts.