E32. Updates and Good News - with Ashanti Branch and Sam R.

Taking Off The Mask

English - April 07, 2021 01:07 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MB
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Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch gives some updates and news around the EFC. He then shares the story of an Ever Forward Club member and student leader, Sam R.

Here are some updates:

(1:47) An Ever Forward Club student and Ashanti are appearing on the Kelly Clarkson Show, on April 7, 2021, at 3 pm PST. Learn how you can watch the program on NBC or online.

(3:46) Alameda High School submitted 1,850 new masks, during a school wide Taking Off The Mask workshop, led by student leadership. Ashanti shares what the experience was like.

(6:18) Learn how the Ever Forward "Peer Mentoring" project works and spreads by empowering young people.

(9:44) Ashanti shares thoughts on schools getting ready to resume in-person instruction; how big of an adjustment it is going to be for students, their communities, and teachers; and the social-emotional implications of this transition.

(14:13) Ashanti gives praise for Sam R. and the story he shared with over 100 student leaders at Alameda High School.

(17:45) Learn about the launch of the "Ever Forward Club Adventure" card game.

(18:51) Listen to Sam’s story about how he overcame serious injuries to his body, and a fire at his and his family's home.

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