Spotlight Podcast

Students tackle the topic of protests and the effectiveness of them. You have Sofie, Scarlet, Eli, Rory, and Lily.

In this episode Sebas, Natasha and Jorge discuss the different types of natural disasters and the effects of them on society.

In this episode, Luna, Nikki, and Sarah talk about the different books that are being banned and the reasons why. Get the insight into our 6th graders and their thoughts on the topic.

This week our podcasters tackle to topic of terrorism and the impact it has on people's lives.

Our newest member Isaiah talks about the importance of recycling and why we should all care about it.

In this episode we tackle to topic of body image and the impact on the students.

In this episode we tackle the topic of 3D printing and some of the dangers that come with it, include 3D printing of untraceable guns.

Em, Hannah and Taylor tackle dress code and what students think about having a dress code. Very interesting expose by our Aspira 7th grade girls.

As a sequel to our previous Sea Life podcast, Luna, Sarah , and Nikki invited Sean to help us investigate four unique rainforest animals!

In this episode, our podcasters, Seb, Sofie, Rory, Connor and Scarlet will talk about food deserts, food and water insecurities and the impact it has on people's health.  Also how majority of the the food deserts impact the lower social economic sector. 

Today our podcasters will be doing part 3 of Women's History Month. We have Kamala Harris, Natalia Lafourcade, Millie Bobby Brown, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Salke, and Oprah Winfrey. Join us for the last installment of Women's History Month.

Today we are talking about some of today's greatest women including Misty Copeland, Amal Clooney, Sofia Vergara, Jackie Joiner, Serena Williams and Marie Curie. Happy Women's History Month!

Kaira, Rory, Scarlet, Sofie, and Connor tackle school issues that are important to middle school students.  

In this episode we highlight influential and powerful women.  Sofie will talk about Frida Kahlo and the influence she had as a painter.  Taylor will highlight Michelle Obama and the impact she has on women empowerment. Lily will talk about Taylor Swift and the impact she has had on the music industry. Stephen will highlight Cardi B and the impact she has had in the music industry.  ...

Jorge and Natasha will be talking about their favorite social games and what to look out for to keep your self safe. 

In this episode, Madigan is our special guest today and Madigan will be talking to us about LGBTQ+ issues and why we need treat everyone with respect and the impact that LGBTQ+ students go through when schools are and are not supportive. 

Seb and Connor tackle the topic of space junk. What is space junk and what to do with the space junk.  Don't forget to listen, like and share.

Sean, Luna, and Hannah tackle the hard subject of human trafficking, especially that of child trafficking. Please if you suspect that someone is being trafficked or you are call this number for help 1 (888) 373-7888. 

Sophie interviews the Aspira cast of Into the Woods.  Meet the main character to this wonderful play.  Tickets go on sale soon, so get your tickets and come join us cheer the wonderful cast of Into the Woods.

Kyra, Scarlet, and Rory talk to us about Valentine's Day and it s origins. 

Every wonder what are the best books to read and which ones have won awards?  Mrs. Scaggione, our Aspira Academy librarian is here to answer all your questions along with our podcasters Luna and Sarah.

In this week's episode Seb, Connor, and Sofie talk about notable African Americans that impacted history, but do not get enough coverage in history books. 

Em, Taylor and Hannah tackle the negative effects of social media on teens.

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we have a special edition.  In this episode our 6th graders will be giving you an overview of the topics that they are researching for their social studies project. We have Nicki, Sarah, Luna,  Josh, Kyra, Scarlet, Jorge, Natasha, and Christopher in this Holocaust podcast. 

In this episode Jorge, Natasha, and Christopher will talk about the different types of cyber securities, explained by 6th graders.