Pick Up The Mic Podcast: Recent Episodes
Corey Whitmore
Our podcast aims to bring new voices into the conversation about how to eliminate Madison’s racial disparities in education. We have interviewed more than 25 Madison High School Juniors and Seniors and community leaders for the purpose of identifying key issues that can help close the long-standing achievement gap in Madison, WI.
As a part of our fresh perspectives, we interviewed Clifton Davis and Fjolla Riza, from Anessis Therapy Center in Madison, WI. In our conversation, we discuss the short-term and long-term effects of the achievement/opportunity gap on our youth!
As a part of our fresh perspectives, we interviewed Lashawn Whitmore-Sells, an Elementary School Principal in Burlington, VT. We discussed the achievement/opportunity gap, the difficulties of diversifying a predominantly white school district, and more!
As part of our fresh perspectives, we interviewed Ciara Krueger, a New Beginnings Counseling Center therapist in Fitchburg. In this interview, we discussed the short-term and long-term effects of the achievement/opportunity gap on high school students.
Produced By: Media 22 LLC
Music By: ChynaBrown Instrumentals
As a part of our fresh perspectives, we interviewed Lamark Shackerford, a 7th grade Middle School Teacher in the Madison Metropolitan School District. We discussed a host of topics that have to do with the achievement/opportunity gap.
As a part of our fresh perspectives, we interviewed Marilyn Ruffin, the VP of Family and Community Initiatives at One City School, former Sun Prairie School board member, and former MMSD substitute teacher. We discussed a host of topics that have to do with the achievement gap.
Episode 7: Fresh Perspectives: Interview w/ Dr. Rainey Briggs
In this episode, we discuss the achievement gap and possible solutions with Superintendent Dr. Rainey Briggs.
Produced By Media 22 LLC
Music By ChynaBrown Instrumental
In this episode, we ask the students and our community leaders about the role community can play in helping to close the achievement gap.
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Music By ChynaBrown Instrumentals
In this episode, we discuss why black teachers are so important. We talk about their impact on ALL students and how diversity can help increase graduation rates.
Produced By Media 22
Music By ChynaBrown Instrumentals
EPISODE 4: The Black Experience: High School in the Trump/George Floyd/BLM Era
In episode 4, we discuss with students and community leaders the impact politics and social justice has had on their learning experience in school.
Produced by: Media 22 LLC
Music by: ChynaBrown Instrumentals
In episode 3 we discuss the learning environment African-American high school students find themselves in the Madison Metropolitan School District. We also explore the behavior of code-switching, what it means, and why students decide to engage in it.
Produced By: Media 22 LLC
Music By: ChynaBrown Instrumentals
In episode 2 of Pick Up The Mic Podcast, we discuss the purpose and recent results of Standardized Testing and the Forward Exam in Wisconsin. We also discuss if the tests are biased and if they indicators of future achievement/success.
Edited By: Media 22 LLC
Music By: Chynabrown Instrumentals
Music By: Marcus Porter - "Black Magic"
Achievement Gap - What is it? Why is it important?
In our first episode, we talk about the Achievement Gap, Opportunity Gap, and Belief Gap and the difference. We ask African-American MMSD students if they are aware of the gap and what they know about it growing up in the district.
Recorded/Edited By Media 22 LLC
Music By ChynabrownInstrumentals