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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 ShinGuest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSDWriters: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena FrancoAdvisors: Dr. Lorena FrancoProducers: 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 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 ShinGuest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSDWriters: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena FrancoAdvisors: Dr. Lorena FrancoProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Hosts: Abigail Lee, Sarah Mian, and Nate ShinGuest Speaker: Dr. Derrick Chau, Senior Executive Director, Strategy and InnovationOffice of the Chief Strategy Officer, LAUSDWriters: Abigail Lee, Sarah Mian, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena FrancoAdvisors: Dr. Lorena FrancoProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez

Credits:Hosts: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, and Nate ShinGuest Speaker: Dr. Smita Malhotra, Medical Director of LAUSDWriters: Sarah Mian, Natalia Perez Morales, Nate Shin, and Dr. Lorena FrancoAdvisors: Dr. Lorena FrancoProducers: KLCSLogo Developer: Karen Ramirez 

Credits: Hosts: Salik Mian, Nate Shin, and Ella Salim Producers: KLCSTeam Advisor: Dr. Lorena Franco  Writers: Salik Mian, Nate Shin, and Ella Salim Logo Developer: Karen Ramirez Podcast Name: Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Members 

Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartWriters: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council MembersAdvisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda ManuelProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen RamirezPodcast Name: L.A. Unified Students Source Material: US Department of Education

Episode 4 Credits:Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartWriters: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council MembersAdvisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda ManuelProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen RamirezPodcast Name: L.A. Unified Students

Episode 3 CreditsHosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartWriters: L.A Unified Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council MembersAdvisors: Dr. Lorena Franco and Dr. Brenda ManuelProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen RamirezPodcast Name: L.A. Unified StudentsSource Material:Healthy People.govhttps://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 StudentsSource 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, 202https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/12120#spn-conten§  Mental Health Exacts Heavy Toll, Beginning in Youth (2005 June 6). The National Institutes of Mental Health.

Hosts: Salik Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartWriters: Sebastine Chun, Sarah Mian, Parishi Kanuga, and Jaden StewartAdvisors: Dr. Lorena Franco, Dr. Brenda Manuel and Elmer RoldanProducers: KLCS Logo Developer: Karen RamirezPodcast Name: L.A. Unified Students