Kids are Philanthropists, Too!

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Kids are Philanthropists, Too! Podcast

Want to better understand how kids see and interpret the world? Want to know more about social issues? This podcast is for people of all ages to explore important social challenges, with kids (ages 10-12) as your guides.

  1. JUL 23

    S4E5: How Does Student Government Work?

    Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Brenton Meade & Samira Ibhrahim, two high-school leadership students from Anne Arundel County. We discuss what the Student Government Association is, how to get involved within student government, and the value of different leadership styles that amplify you as a person! Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our 11-15 year old hosts Alona, Jayden, Aofie, Ibrahim, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena. Discussion Prompts (for kids and adults alike):  1: Why did our guests run for office? What do they do in those roles? 2: What is something you learned about student government from this conversation? What surprised you? 3. How would you like to express yourself (running for an office, writing letters, having conversations about things that matter? What is your personality? What comes easy for you? What came easy for Brenton? What about Amira?  3: Why is it important to advocate, share your opinions, talk to community leaders, and get involved?  The Podcast: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together to talk about issues that matter to us, no matter our age. This is designed to help us (kids and adults) become more philanthropic in our daily lives. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. If you believe in this work, please make a donation as The Giving Square depends on individual donations, like yours!

    16 min
  2. JUL 17

    S4E4: What's the Deal with Health Class?

    Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Caitlin Keegun, a high school health teacher in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We explore the importance of health class, the health challenges kids and teens face, and how to talk about sensitive topics within the classroom. Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our 11-15 year old hosts Kivaan, Jayden, Aofie, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena. Discussion Prompts (for kids and adults alike):  1: What are some ways you can create a comfortable environment to talk about sensitive topics - at school, at home, between friends? 2: What health challenges do you see that kids and teenagers are facing?  3: Do you agree with Mrs. Keegun that social media has contributed to the increase in mental health issues for kids/students? 4: What are some ways we can be better listeners to our peers when they bring up health/social concerns? (listen to how this is answered ) The Podcast: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together to talk about issues that matter to us, no matter our age. This is designed to help us (kids and adults) become more philanthropic in our daily lives. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. If you believe in this work, please make a donation as The Giving Square depends on individual donations, like yours!

    17 min
  3. JUL 2

    S4E2: Why Do Teachers Do That?

    Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Maryann Peschel, an experienced teacher from Connecticut. We start with kids’ perceptions and questions about the teachers perspective. We go on to cover everything from safety, to teacher-student conflicts, to teacher concerns, to phones.  Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our 11-15 year old hosts Alona, Jayden, Aofie, Kivaan, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena.  Discussion Prompts (for kids and adults alike):  1: What part of this episode’s conversation stuck out to you?  2: What questions would you have about what it is like to be a teacher? What would you have asked Maryann? 3: What influence have your teachers had on your life?  4: Are teachers philanthropists, ”givers of themselves for the good of humanity”?  5: What ideas do you have for teachers or students about how to make the phone situation better at school?  The Podcast: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together to talk about issues that matter to us, no matter our age. This is designed to help us (kids and adults) become more philanthropic in our daily lives. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. If you believe in this work, please make a donation as The Giving Square depends on individual donations, like yours! Full Transcript Here

    18 min
  4. JUN 25

    S4E1: What Happens in School Bathrooms?

    Summary: We kick off Season 4, "The Real School Life", with this episode about all the drama and challenges that take place in school bathrooms. Our co-hosts share their memorable bathroom experiences (from elementary to high school).  We then welcome Principal Elliot Alter (Rockville, Maryland) to share his perspective about what goes on and what changes behavior. This is a lively conversation you do not want to miss! Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joinined by our returning 11-15 year old hosts Alona, Jayden, Ismahil, Aofie, Kivaan, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena.  Discussion Prompts:  1: Make sure to listen to the crazy stories our own hosts have about their own experiences associated with school bathrooms. What stories would you tell?  2: During the podcast Aleena introduces the idea of the Bystander Effect. When have you been the bystander? When should you have spoken up?   3. We also touched on the desire to be cool generating a lot of questionable behaviors. When have you done questionable things in order to fit in? Adults - this question is for you too! The Podcast: "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!" demonstrates that we can all come together to talk about issues that matter to us, no matter our age. This is designed to help us (kids and adults) become more philanthropic in our daily lives. Like the podcast? Spread the word! Get involved, follow and support The Giving Square. If you believe in this work, please make a donation. The Giving Square depends on individual donations, like yours! Full transcript here.

    17 min
4.9
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Want to better understand how kids see and interpret the world? Want to know more about social issues? This podcast is for people of all ages to explore important social challenges, with kids (ages 10-12) as your guides.

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