Acera Times Official Podcast: Recent Episodes
Calvin Collins-Knapp
In this podcast, I will explore today's news, what is happening, and invite guests on the show. I will also explore what it means to be a middle school activist right now, as well as explore complex issues such as racism, climate change, sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and many more. Hope to see you there!
With so many hot-button topics in the news and such strong feelings among students, how do teachers teach these issues? Do they guide students' discussions in class or plan lessons on the subject?
As always, a special thank you to my tech producer Daniel Shaer. Without him, my podcast would not be here!
In this episode, my classmates John and Levi debated the pros and cons of Biden's infrastructure plan and his first 100 days in office.
Mr. Marlon is one of my teachers, and he is very interested in the BLM movement. I talked to him about what exactly the Derek Chauvin conviction means for the BLM movement and the movement going forward. And a special thanks to my tech support and partner Daniel Shaer.
Maria has started a free tutoring program for students in Woburn, Mass. I talked to her to learn more.