The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Student Empowerment Unit proudly presents Education Empowered!  A podcast created by students for students. Our goal is to amplify the voices of L.A. Unified students and empower youth with information, practical tips, and guidance on important topics.  We will keep students informed of District updates and will highlight students making significant contributions to our district community.  During each episode, guest speakers, experts, and other students will discuss various topics.  

Credits:Hosts: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, and Nate Shin

Guest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSD

Writers: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena Franco

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

The Los Angeles Unified School District’s Student Empowerment Unit proudly presents Education Empowered!  A podcast created by students for students. Our goal is to amplify the voices of L.A. Unified students and empower youth with information, practical tips, and guidance on important topics.  We will keep students informed of District updates and highlight students making significant contributions to our district community.  During each episode, guest speakers, experts, and other students will discuss various topics.  

Credits:Hosts: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, and Nate Shin

Guest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSD

Writers: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena Franco

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Hosts: Abigail Lee, Sarah Mian, and Nate Shin

Guest Speaker: Dr. Derrick Chau, Senior Executive Director, Strategy and InnovationOffice of the Chief Strategy Officer, LAUSD

Writers: Abigail Lee, Sarah Mian, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena Franco

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Credits:

Hosts: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, and Nate Shin

Guest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSD

Writers: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena Franco

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco

Producers: KLCS

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez 

Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden Stewart

Writers: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Members

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda Manuel

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Podcast Name: L.A. Unified Students 

Source Material: US Department of Education

Episode 4 Credits:Hosts: 

Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden Stewart

Writers: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Members

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda Manuel

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Podcast Name: L.A. Unified Students

Episode 3 Credits

Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden Stewart

Writers: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Members

Advisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda Manuel

Producers: KLCS 

Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Podcast Name: L.A. Unified Students

Source Material:

Healthy People.gov

https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/social-determinants-health/interventions-resources/civic-participation#:~:text=Engaging%20in%20meaningful%20civic%20activities,may%20promote%20continued%20civic%20participation.&text=In%20another%20study%2C%20individuals%20who,that%20can%20yield%20health%20benefits

Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartWriters: Favour Akingbemi, Sebastine Chun, Montserrat Hidalgo, Salik Mian, Sarah Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden Stewart, Samara WilliamsAdvisors: Dr. Lorena Franco, Dr. Brenda Manuel and Elmer RoldanProducers: KLCSLogo Developer: Karen RamirezPodcast Name: L.A. Unified Students

Source Material:§  Padilla-Frausto, Imelda, David Grant, May Aydin, and Sergio Aguilar-Gaxiola. Three Out of Four Children with Mental Health Needs in California Do Not Receive Treatment Despite Having Health Care Coverage. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. July 201

(https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/mental-health-and-substance-use-considerations-among-children-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) 

Mental Health and Substance Use Considerations Among Children During the COVID-19 PandemicNirmita Panchal, Rabah Kamal, Cynthia Cox Rachel Garfield, Priya ChidambaramPublished: May 26, 202

https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/12120#spn-conten§  Mental Health Exacts Heavy Toll, Beginning in Youth (2005 June 6). The National Institutes of Mental Health.