4Students

In the season finale of 4Students, a group of graduating students discuss the impact that school staff have on a student’s overall school experience. They highlight positive experiences while also identifying areas where teachers and staff can improve student engagement, support, and success. The episode concludes with advice for incoming high school students on how to build and navigate positive...

In this episode of 4Students, our guests share their experiences attending alternative school. They address common misconceptions about alternative schools, discuss the benefits of attending an alternative school versus a collegiate, and offer recommendations for improving mainstream schools. The conversation explores how alternative schools can better support attendance, mental health, and the de...

On this episode of 4Students , our sound engineer Kadeam joins Aarti and two special guests to dive into the world of gaming. Together, they explore the positives and negatives of gaming for teenagers, including online communities, toxic behavior, violence in video games, and staying safe online. The conversation wraps up with practical advice on how to maintain a healthy balance as a gamer and st...

In this episode, students unpack the role of money in shaping happiness and wellbeing. They reflect on the risks of prioritizing wealth, the realities of financial stress among youth, and the broader impact of poverty on mental and emotional health. 4Students is a Toronto District School Board production hosted by school and clinical psychologist Dr. Aarti Kumar and engineered by social worker Kad...

February’s episode features Aarti in conversation with three female-identifying students as they explore the realities of romantic relationships in high school. Together, they reflect on handling rejection, navigating parental expectations around dating, and how each person’s experiences are shaped by their unique social location. Through honest stories and thoughtful discussion, the episode highl...

In this episode, students team up with Aarti to talk honestly about how teens are exposed to drugs and why some continue using them. Aarti explains how substances can affect the developing brain and why this knowledge matters. The students also share powerful ideas on how schools can create safer spaces and better support teens facing these challenges. 4Students is a Toronto District School Board...

In this episode, three students discuss the challenges of making and maintaining friendships in 2025. They explore how technology has shifted social norms and behaviors, and why it’s important to thoughtfully curate your friend group. 4Students is a Toronto District School Board production hosted by school and clinical psychologist Dr. Aarti Kumar and engineered by social worker Kadeam Cox. For co...

In the premiere episode of 4Students , three Grade 12 students join Aarti to open up about the excitement, uncertainty, and big emotions that come with graduating high school. They share their hopes, challenges, and plans for life beyond graduation. 4Students is a Toronto District School Board production hosted by school and clinical psychologist Dr. Aarti Kumar and engineered by social worker Kad...