Kids are Philanthropists, Too!

In Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too!, we are diving into The Future of Good.  🌟 In this episode our co-hosts explore the role that philanthropy can play in changing the future of education. Our special guest is Nicole Rodriguez Leach , Executive Director of Grantmakers for Education .  To learn more about the future of the sector, check out Grantmaker for Education's  latest trend report!...

Welcome to Season 6 of  Kids Are Philanthropists Too!  — this season we're diving into  The Future of Good.  🌟 In this episode our co-hosts explore how to CHANGE the future with Jake Dunagan, Futurist with IFTF . More about Jake below! Our Hosts: Season 6 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our hosts Aleena, Leah, Alona, Max, Isma...

Welcome to Season 6 of  Kids Are Philanthropists Too!  — this season we're diving into  The Future of Good.  🌟 In our fifth episode our co-hosts interview Andrea Liu, food scientist and content strategist, about the future of FOOD! Andrea can be found at The Chinese Vegan. Our Hosts: Season 6 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by ou...

Welcome to Season 6 of  Kids Are Philanthropists Too!  — this season we're diving into  The Future of Good.  🌟 In our fourth episode our co-hosts interview Trista Harris, President of FutureGood and author of  FutureGood , a guidebook for leaders who want to harness the tools of futurism to drive bold social change. We talk about how to imagine addressing social issues into the future.  Our Hosts...

Welcome to Season 6 of  Kids Are Philanthropists Too!  — this season we're diving into  The Future of Good.  🌟 In our third episode our co-hosts interview Frank Liu, Founder of Brand Justice, about the role of art in anticipating and imaging the future. The full coversation covers everything from an exploration of what is art (yes, million dollar bananas are discussed!) to how art helps us wrestl...

Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we're diving into The Future of Good. 🌟 In our second episode our co-hosts interview Dylan Hendricks, Director of the 10 Year Forecast at the Institute for the Future, about the role of futurists in anticipating and imaging the future. The full coversation covers everything from the future of good to how big social and environment...

Welcome to Season 6 of Kids Are Philanthropists Too! — this season we're diving into The Future of Good. 🌟 In this very first episode, you'll get to know our co-hosts — curious kids who are not only asking big questions but also imagining brighter possibilities for the world. Together, they share their hopes, dreams, and creative ideas about what "good" can look like in the future. Whether you're...

In this last episode of Season 5, Tech for Good, we explore the future, technology, and how we could solve many of the social issues discussed throughout the season.  Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out: www.thegivingsquare.org !

Join us for our sixth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss life without tech - what happens, what can we learn, and what do we miss. We speak with high-tech professional and no-tech enthusiast, Neil McFarb.  Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out:  www.thegivingsquare.org !

Join us for our fifth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own opinions and experiences about phones at school. We speak with student leader and high school student, Isaac Fulton, about the ultimate classroom controversy - phones!  Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out:  www....

Join us for our fourth episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own opinions and experiences with social media. We speak with two high school students,  Kinsley Potts and Meerub Malik, who are using social media in service to community. Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out:  www...

Join us for our third episode of Season 5: Tech for Good.  In this episode our co-hosts are joined by Arielle Geismar, Design it For Us Co-Chair and Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader, and Mara Bubb as they share their effort to protect kids online through public policy.  Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate deeper community connections for kids, check us out:  www.thegivings...

Join us for our second episode of Season 5: Tech for Good. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own feelings and experiences with AI. We talk about the opportunities and challenges of AI and are joined by Dr. Rhett Oldham who contributes his expertise as an educator and AI enthusiast.  Dr. Rhett Oldham is currently the Director of Social Studies Curriculum for the State of Missouri. Prior to...

Join us for our first official episode of Season 5, all about technology. In this episode our co-hosts discuss their own feelings and experiences with technology. We talk about everything from youtube addiction to life without technology. Join us for our full season about the role technology can play in doing good in the world. Want more information about The Giving Square and how to facilitate de...

We know how kids experienced the election, but what about kids? Listen to this special edition of "Kids are Philanthropists, Too!", a podcast hosted by kids. This special episode features kids from ages 10 to 17 talking about how they experienced the election, when political identities are formed, and how to handle Thanksgiving celebrations when not everyone agrees. To support this podcast, donate...

Summary: In this final episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", our co-hosts explored the most controversial location of all, the school cafeteria! Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. In this episode Amy is joined by our 11-15 year old hosts Alona, Jayden, Aofie, Kivaan, and TGS Intern (and high school student) Aleena. The Podcast: "Kids ar...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Brenton Meade & Samira Ibhrahim, two high-school leadership students from Anne Arundel County. We discuss what the Student Government Association is, how to get involved within student government, and the value of different leadership styles that amplify you as a person! Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy N...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Caitlin Keegun, a high school health teacher in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. We explore the importance of health class, the health challenges kids and teens face, and how to talk about sensitive topics within the classroom. Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Sq...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Liz McCollum-Lord , an Applied Behavior Analyist from Louisiana. We discuss the importance of accommodating learning in schools, how we can be equitable in the classroom, and how kids can help support the needs of their classmates.  Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Gi...

Summary: In this episode of Season 4, "The Real School Life", we are in conversation with Maryann Peschel, an experienced teacher from Connecticut. We start with kids' perceptions and questions about the teachers perspective. We go on to cover everything from safety, to teacher-student conflicts, to teacher concerns, to phones.  Our Hosts: Season 4 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director o...

Summary : We kick off Season 4, "The Real School Life", with this episode about all the drama and challenges that take place in school bathrooms. Our co-hosts share their memorable bathroom experiences (from elementary to high school).  We then welcome Principal Elliot Alter (Rockville, Maryland) to share his perspective about what goes on and what changes behavior. This is a lively conversation y...

In this episode we interview Andrea Hernandez Rodriguez, Ph. D about how she has applied the principles of "psychological first aid" to address the immediate needs of the people affected by the wildfires in Maui. To learn more about Andrea and her work, please check out  Global Giving . Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. This episode is co-hos...

Summary : In this Episode we interview Devin W. Moore, a UMD sophomore who is the Founder of #RaceToSpeakUp - an anti-bullying organization and the author of Devin Speaks Up, a book about Devin's experience with bullying. This episode explores what bullying is and what we can do about it.  Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square. Episode 25 is co-ho...

Summary: In this Episode we interview Paul Thonnessen, the Executive Director for the Friends of the Children's Justice Center in Maui. an organization focused on helping kids in trauma and facing abuse. Paul shares how Maui community and Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui came together to give kids effected by the fires a festival. Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by: Amy Neugebauer, E...

Summary: In this Episode we interview Ava Abtahi, Biomedical Research Fellow at the National Institute of Health in Washington DC. Ava is focused on discovering solutions to multiple diseases. Listen to learn more on how she became a scientist and the extraordinary goals she wants to pursue.  Our Hosts: Season 3 is hosted by Amy Neugebauer, Executive Director of The Giving Square . This episode is...