13 Firsts

duPont Manual Justice Now

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13 Firsts is a student-led podcast created by duPont Manual students about the educational and social injustices seen in our communities, whether that is in our county, state, or country. 13 Firsts covers issues all across the country, and from every grade level. Our hope is to inform anyone about the problems we see in our education system and what solutions can be made to fix them.

11/10/2025

S3E5: Phone Bans in Schools

With the emergence of Kentucky House Bill 208, personal telecommunication devices in public schools have been banned during instructional time. In this episode, we examine the opinions of teachers and students in Jefferson County Public Schools and in other parts of the state. Additionally, we explore how the phone ban differs from school to school, as well as what the bill entails and its effects on students and teachers. Collaborators: Jeremy Y, Abigail V.B, John J, Viet P, Giselline P.D, Aunetra W.

24 min
11/03/2025

S3E4: 504 Plans

There are a lot of misconceptions that surround 504 plans. Follow Maddie as she explores accommodations for individuals who are neurodivergent. Collaborators: Maddie L, Avery S, Trai G, Noah M, Maggie S

7 min
10/29/2025

S3E3: Food Insecurity in JCPS

Hosts Molly Fee and Julian Zimmerman discuss the topic of food insecurity in Louisville and the issues of JCPS lunch offerings. Collaborators: Molly F, Julian Z, Danica G, Hser Htte S, Daniel M, Cameron L

9 min
10/21/2025

S3E2: On Our Minds - Growing Up

In this episode, the 13 Firsts executive board talks about our time in high school as rising high school seniors and how we and the educational system around us have changed. We also discuss the evolution of our podcast project and our relationships with each other and our podcast members. Collaborators: Maddie L, Maggie S, 13 Firsts Executive Board

20 min
08/19/2025

S3E1: Religion In Schools

The First Amendment promises the separation of church and state. But for public schools, this standard hasn’t always been upheld. Join Maggie, Daniel, and Vanessa for our first episode of our third year and season as they explore the history of religion in public schools, and how the two interact today. Collaborators: Maggie S, Daniel M, Vanessa G.

8 min
06/02/2025

S2E4: Introducing Justice Fest

In this episode, hosts Danica and Giselline introduce JusticeFest, the annual showcase of student-led projects that address everything from racial justice to mental health and educational equity. You’ll hear how this powerful event has fueled change in Louisville and beyond, including projects like the Justice Express Bus and Future Ancestors. Through personal stories and student interviews, we explore how JusticeFest empowers young people to lead, innovate, and advocate for their communities — and what it means when that support is at risk. Collaborators: Danica G, Giselline P, Cameron L, Ellie M, Kennedy M, David S, Jordyn S, Viet P, Addison L, Hser Htte S, Stephanie N, Daniel M,

6 min
05/12/2025

S2E3: Banned Books in School

Today, 13 Firsts hosts Emilia and Evelyn dive deep into the effect banned books have on a state level through data and sitting down with local Manual staff, students from around the city, and citywide librarians. Collaborators: Evelyn, Stephanie, Aunetra, Emilia, Cameron, Katie, Addison, and Viet.

13 min
12/10/2024

S2E2: Social Media Usage and Effects on Students

In this episode of 13 Firsts, Evelyn and Emilia dive into the ways students utilize social media and how these decisions affect them. Hear them uncover if social media is always the one to blame for its “effects”, or if people are drawn in by more than meets the eye. We talked to three students and University of Louisville professor Dr. Danovitch about their experiences using social media, the things they see on it, screen time, and answers as to why we resort to social media for a venting outlet. Collaborators: Viet P, Maddie L, Giselline P.D, David S, Noah M, Maggie S, Ava S, Hser Htte S, Evelyn Z, Emilia G, Jeremy Y, Katelynn S.

29 min

13 Firsts is a student-led podcast created by duPont Manual students about the educational and social injustices seen in our communities, whether that is in our county, state, or country. 13 Firsts covers issues all across the country, and from every grade level. Our hope is to inform anyone about the problems we see in our education system and what solutions can be made to fix them.

Creator

duPont Manual Justice Now
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
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13 Firsts