Innovation Diploma público
[search 0]
Más
Download the App!
show episodes
 
The most significant aspect of our learning is what we do with it. Speaking intelligently with real people about global conflicts and issues that affect them has substantial educational value for students. This production consists of authentic student work - mistakes and all. Innovation Diploma is an innovative educational program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Georgia. Students learn through self-directed investigation and analysis while solving real problems. Students engage ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Episode #22 - Nigerian Police Brutality Protest Nigeria has been the victim of police brutality for many years now. The #EndSars Protest came about in 2020 and technically ended in 2020, but the movement is alive and active. Thank you for listening to the Getting into Good Trouble podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Ve…
  continue reading
 
Episode #23 - Slipper Protest in Belarus Hundreds of protestors came wielding slippers, protesting against President Lukashenko and his decision to run for the 2020 Belarusian presidential election. Protestors came to "squish" the man they nicknamed "the cockroach." This episode digs deeper into what went on during the Slipper Uprising in Belarus. …
  continue reading
 
Episode #24 - The Anti-Bitcoin Protests in El Salvador El Salvador made BitCoin a legal tender in 2021, and the citizens were unhappy about it. They believed that it would corrupt their economy and ruin their businesses. This anger caused El Salvador to break out in protests that would continue over the course of several months. This podcast digs d…
  continue reading
 
Season 5, Episode 13 - Rising Cost of Living In Spain Protests Thousands of citizens in Spain protest to stop the skyrocketing inflation in their housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, and more. These protesters hoped this would convince the government to help them so they could continue to save their money and pay all of their bills…
  continue reading
 
Episode #15 - Mexican Economy Protests Thousands of Mexican immigrants demand better rights and conditions after a deadly fire in an immigration detainment center where over 40 migrants were killed in an avoidable fire. Hindered by Mexican authorities, the protesters sought reforms for the implicated immigration agency. Thank You for listening to T…
  continue reading
 
Episode #16 - Peruvian Anti-Government Protest In recent years, the Peruvian government has been riddled with corruption. Thousands of Peruvians flooded the streets in protest when Vice President Dina Boluarte took office. Many have died, and yet the protests have hardly been heard of. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAS…
  continue reading
 
Episode #17 - Teacher Wage Protests in Portugal In Portugal, recent teacher wage protests have sparked a significant social movement as educators in the public school system demand fair pay for their important role in shaping the future. Over 100,000 teachers across the country have united to voice their concerns about low salaries, poor working co…
  continue reading
 
Episode #18 - Georgia Journalist Murder Protest Hundreds of Georgians take to the streets, protesting over the death of the journalist Alexandar Lashkarava after being beaten severely by anti-LGBTQ+ protesters on July 5, 2021. Protesters protest near Georgia capitol, calling on authorities to punish those responsible. Thank You for listening to THE…
  continue reading
 
Episode #19 - South Korean Crowd Crush Protest A little over a year has passed since the tragic Halloween Crush in Seoul, South Korea, and we still have people protesting for the answers to questions that, if acted on beforehand, could’ve prevented the tragedy greatly. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of t…
  continue reading
 
Episode #20 - Brexit Protest - Part 2 The United Kingdom left the European Union in 2020. In this episode, we discuss the background and effects of Brexit, post-Brexit laws and agreements, and how public opinion has changed since part 1 of the podcast aired in Season 1(Episode 4). Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a …
  continue reading
 
Episode #21 - Hungary Teacher Protest - Part 2 The teachers in Hungary have been protesting since the beginning of 2022 to get better wages and working conditions. The team focuses on the teachers' perspective and the revenge law in part two of The Getting Into Good Trouble podcast. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, …
  continue reading
 
Unveiling The Mongolian “Do Your Job” Protests Thousands of Mongolian adolescents protest against the government for their lack of action to fix some of their country's most pressing issues. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, GA. …
  continue reading
 
Iranian Schoolgirl Poisoning Protests From November 2022 to March 2023, about 7,000 Iranian school girls were mysteriously poisoned. Uncertainty surrounding this situation has fueled anti-government protests led by parents, students, and teachers. Thank you for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma …
  continue reading
 
South Korean Teacher Protests Tens of thousands of teachers in South Korea are protesting the accusations of child abuse from the parents of students in their education system. Teachers are outraged by the suicide of a 23-year-old teacher after receiving accusations of child abuse and hope to strike change in their country. Join our group as we dis…
  continue reading
 
Nahel Merzouk Protests in France Violent French protests broke out following the police shooting of a 17-year-old boy of Algerian and Moroccan descent in the Paris suburbs. This episode dives into the background of what happened in the shooting and what really sparked the protests. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a…
  continue reading
 
Covid Restrictions in Romania Many Romanians, Germans, Serbians, and many citizens of Eastern Europe come together, violently protesting to demolish the COVID-19 restrictions that kill their jobs, flights, curfew, and many more. When will these restrictions be put down? How did the restrictions effect life in Romania? And why were these protests so…
  continue reading
 
Haitian Gang Violence The country of Haitian is crumbling under the weight of more than 200 gangs, all of whom are actively fighting for power. Civilians of Haiti are fed up and protesting gang violence all around Haiti, pleading with the government to do something about it. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a projec…
  continue reading
 
The Iranian People Protest The Death of Mahsa Amini (Pt. 2) Women in Iran have been fighting for their rights for ages, but the death of a young woman named Mahsa Amini sparked countless protests all around the country. In this episode, we will update what has happened since season 4, episode 4 of the Getting Into Good Trouble podcast. For more inf…
  continue reading
 
An update: Qatar and the Dark Side of the World Cup Part 2 Thousands of migrant workers died in Qatar while making the stadiums for the 2022 World Cup. We uncover how that happened and how Qatar's working conditions differ from the US. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of T…
  continue reading
 
Canadian Sikh’s Protests Against India Anti-India protests break out once again, this time in Canada. The protests were started by the Sikh religion for a homeland have significantly increased since the murder of one of their leaders. In this episode, the group learns more about the history and next steps in the protest. Thank You for listening to …
  continue reading
 
Anti-Rape Protests in Bangladesh Rape and sexual assault is a huge problem in Bangladesh. This episode digs deeper on the protests on this issue, discussing the start of the protests and much more. Thank you for tuning into this episode of The Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper S…
  continue reading
 
Anti-Immigration Protests in France In this episode, we dive into the case of a twelve-year-old girl found murdered and dumped in a plastic bin in Paris. The suspect, in this case, is an illegal immigrant, igniting a heated debate in France about immigration policies and the need for stricter regulations. Join us as we explore this incident's compl…
  continue reading
 
Anti-Abortion Law Protests in Poland In Poland, millions of citizens protested the government's abortion laws. On this episode of Getting into Good Trouble, your hosts discuss the events alongside guests and experts Marta Lampert and Mount Vernon's Trish Bogdanchick. Listen as they share insights on the historical context, legal landscape, and soci…
  continue reading
 
3 freshmen in the Innovation Diploma (iD) Program at the Mount Vernon School in Atlanta, Georgia, discuss their learning which happens through real-world work and interactions with experts in topics of study. In this episode, students first talk about the semester they have just finished in which they learned to find and research world protests and…
  continue reading
 
Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague demand that the government step down to allow an early election. Protestors want talks with Russia on gas supplies ahead of winter. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
The teachers of Hungary, like teachers in other parts of the world, are frustrated by low wages and harsh working conditions. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
The Chinese people protest the ongoing strict Covid lockdowns years after the pandemic began. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
Our team researches the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and discusses the corruption and human rights protests currently happening. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
⚠️ NOTE: This episode is intended for mature audiences only, as there is mention of sexual crimes against women in Iran. Our team revisits the protests around human rights violations in Iran and the extension of the protests with the Iranian team at the World Cup in Qatar. Included is the heart-wrenching interview with Noushin, an Iranian-American …
  continue reading
 
In Havana, Cuba, people have taken to the streets to protest against corruption and strife following hurricane Ian. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
Our team of 3 ❤️ eagerly explored the protests and counter-protests in Serbia about the cancellation of the pride parade. 💃🐀🕺 Special Guest Interview, Megan Gallagher Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
Our team was interested in Cartel/Gang violence in Northern Mexico. We wanted to find historical context to understand the root of what was happening. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
We had heard in the media about attention-seeking acts of civil disobedience in Europe about the Just Stop Oil protest but wanted to know more. We chose to dig into what the group really wants so we could learn more about what is happening and why. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma…
  continue reading
 
Our team was intrigued by the fact that a woman inside the Manston immigrant detention center in Kent threw a note in a bottle out the window to plea for help. The letter set off a protest of conditions at the center. Special guest interview with Jonathan O'Brien of WSB News Listen to learn more! Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TRO…
  continue reading
 
This team followed their curiosity toward unraveling what had caused the people to protest in the streets of Angola. Special Guest Interview: Gabrielle de Chatea Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
The team had an interest in finding out what is going on in Haiti that has angered the citizens enough to take to the streets. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
The team explains the process of creating a Getting Into Good Trouble Podcast episode in our Writing for the World, class. Innovation Diploma, or iD, is a unique school within a school in which teams of students drive their learning through real-world work. Students Taylor and Audrey explain the process, interview their teacher, and explain the tou…
  continue reading
 
This team wanted to know more about events in Afghanistan, so they chose to investigate recent protests in that country. Special Guest Interview Gabrielle Du Chateau, journalist Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
In Cape Town, South Africa, there is an extreme water crisis, and people are angry about it. The team chose this protest to learn more about it so they can bring awareness, and see what can be done. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlan…
  continue reading
 
This team chose to champion the Sudanese people as they protest against corruption and military control in Sudan during the Million Man March. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
This team was inspired by the bravery of the Iranian people to take to the streets to protest the death of Mahsa Amini, knowing such a protest meant risking their own lives. Special Guest: Tara Grammy This team was thrilled to have a fantastic interview with Canadian-Iranian actress Tara Grammy. Tara discusses the Iranian unrest and her recent vira…
  continue reading
 
This team highlighted Ecuador's current protests against femicide and human rights violations. The group discusses corruption and culture in Ecuador and neighboring countries. Special Guest: Chris Byrum Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in A…
  continue reading
 
This team tackles the Russian invasion of Ukraine and analyzes the Russian protests against the war. Student-led, Student-created Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
A new team for a new season. This team analyzed the current political unrest in Sri Lanka from the bottom tip of India. They analyze the devastating economic impact as well. Special Guest: Megan Gallagher. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School i…
  continue reading
 
Owen interviews Garlic, a high school student in Chile. Garlic explains the basics of the 2021 election and gives his opinions about what might happen going forward. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn more…
  continue reading
 
The team explains and explores the protests/counter-protests about the designated LGBTQ-FREE zones in Poland and whether municipalities have a legal, ethical, or moral right to create these zones, and what is being done about it. Students share their opinions about what is happening with Poland's latest human rights issue. Thank You for listening t…
  continue reading
 
The team interviews David Adkins, a young activist, to find out what motivates him to take action. Thank You for listening to THE GETTING INTO GOOD TROUBLE PODCAST, a project of the Innovation Diploma program of The Mount Vernon Upper School in Atlanta, Ga. learn morePor Innovation Diploma Students
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Guia de referencia rapida