Cantos Podcast
27 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast discussing everyday issues through the lens of adolescence, applying skills developed in studying humanities and communication.
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Episodes
Staying Positive - Strategies to Use
February 09, 2023 15:59 - 10 minutes - 9.48 MBStudents examine the art of staying positive in moments when everything and everyone says we shouldn't.
New Years Resolutions - Caden, Reeda, Shirley
January 19, 2023 14:54 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBCaden, Reeda, and Shirley Explore the ideas and resolutions of their New Year 2023
Assumptions - What are they and where do they come from?
December 13, 2022 14:59 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBEveryday, students fight off the negative assumptions of their social relations. What are these assumptions and where do the come from?
Gift Cards, Are they worth it?
December 02, 2022 16:47 - 7 minutes - 6.63 MBStudents in today's episode discuss the value or meaning of a Gift Card.
Electrification of HS: E-Hall Pass
November 03, 2022 14:14 - 18 minutes - 9.02 MBDeSean, 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.
Homework & Sleep: Angelique, Makai, Emerson,
September 26, 2022 13:52 - 5 minutes - 5.46 MBStudents explore the concepts of homework and its impact on sleep habits of the new online educational environment.
Death Penalty / Orange Cafe
September 13, 2022 14:10 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBMegan 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.
Morality of the Death Penalty
January 08, 2020 16:25 - 4 minutes - 3.74 MBWas 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.
The Social Animal
December 02, 2019 16:14 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBRaegan, Charlie, Purvaja, and Michael discuss Social Animal, a TED Talk by David Brooks
Examining The Exams
June 08, 2019 19:56 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MBMizner, Michaela, and Jose discuss how the SAT and other standardized exams may discriminate against disadvantaged kids and advanced kids
A Reflection On Junior Year
June 05, 2019 02:07 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBJoin 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.
Fallacies of Standardized Testing
June 04, 2019 21:21 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MBSami, 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.
How Do You Persuade Someone?
June 04, 2019 20:57 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBIn this episode, Jules, Maddie, and Chloe share some practical strategies and applications for effective persuasion.
Crowning a New Queen
June 04, 2019 20:29 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MBFacing 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.
It's Culture, Not Race
June 04, 2019 18:22 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBA 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.
Flaws of JHigh
June 04, 2019 17:32 - 3 minutes - 5.48 MBIan, Matt and Collin M talk about flaws that Jackson High has, and propose solutions.
Pros and Cons of College
June 04, 2019 17:25 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBIan Matt Van drop LSD in the latest installment of the Cantos.
Mental Illness and Race
June 04, 2019 17:24 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBIn 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.
Does SAT Equal OOF?
June 03, 2019 13:59 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBGaea, Jaselle, Kylie, and Kerik talk about the specifics of SAT scores, prep, and reputation! Listen in for some juicy standardized testing drama!
Demote the Vote?
May 31, 2019 14:21 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MBIn this episode, Nolen, Amelia, Aidan, and Cassidy weigh the pros and cons of lowering the voting age in the United States.
Reflections on Junior Year
May 31, 2019 13:54 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MBAniya 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!
The Art of Discussion
May 28, 2019 14:27 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBIn this episode, Sophie, Nikki, Ashlynn, Maddie, and Chloe ponder discussion-based classroom environments, and how they revolutionize education.
Effectiveness of the SAT
May 17, 2019 13:11 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBSophie, 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.
How to be Persuasive - Applying Persuasion
May 16, 2019 17:37 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBMira, 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.
Technology In Education
May 15, 2019 19:29 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBChristian and Daniel discuss some of the new technology employed at Jackson High, and many of the current shortcomings
SAT...oof
May 15, 2019 17:54 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MBIn this episode, Cassidy, Nolen, and Jo'Zanique discuss the relevancy of the SAT and standardized testing.
Advice For Persuasive Writing
March 27, 2019 13:52 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBIn 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.