Inside Hopkins

By: Hopkins Public Schools
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  • Welcome to Inside Hopkins, where we unravel the stories of innovation and education. Hosted by our superintendent, Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed, our podcast offers an exclusive peek behind the scenes, featuring conversations with staff, students, experts, and partners, giving you an insider's view of the inner workings of a school district.

    Our audience is as diverse as our content – parents, students, district residents, alumni, staff, and even fellow education leaders from different districts. Join us on this journey as we push the boundaries of education and lead the way in innovation. Inside Hopkins is your passport to the future of education!
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Episodes
  • Unplugged: The Connection Between Phones and Teen Mental Health

    Unplugged: The Connection Between Phones and Teen Mental Health
    Nov 7 2024
    In this episode, Dr. M-R dives into the important topic of mental health among middle and high school students. Anchored around the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, the conversation features insights from two Hopkins High School students and three educators, exploring the complex relationship young people have with their phones—a key way they connect socially. Could this shift in behavior be fueling a mental health epidemic? Or maybe it’s more nuanced. We hear directly from our high schoolers on a potential cell phone ban in secondary schools and discuss how such policies might impact student mental health across middle and high school.

    Guests:
    Kim Campbell, West Middle School Dean of Students
    Jeff Matchette, Hopkins High School Counselor
    Yulonda Royster, Student Support Specialist
    Doyhup Anderson, High School Senior
    Sabrina Scott, High School Senior

    Show Links:
    The Anxious Generation
    https://www.kimcampbellconsulting.com
    Meet the Minneapolis ‘violence interrupters’
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    24 mins
  • Challenge Accepted: Why All Students Should Take an AP Class

    Challenge Accepted: Why All Students Should Take an AP Class
    Oct 24 2024
    What does it take to thrive in college-level coursework while still in high school? In Episode Three of Inside Hopkins, we explore the world of Advanced Placement (AP) courses at Hopkins High School, where nearly half of Hopkins High School students are stepping up to this challenge. Hear from high school staff and scholars as they share their experiences with AP classes, discuss what sets the Hopkins program apart, and offer advice on how all students can take advantage of these opportunities.

    Guests:
    Crystal Ballard - Hopkins High School Principal
    John Sammler - AP Coordinator, Science Educator
    Lucy Ferro - High School Senior
    Bruce Lowmanstone - High School Senior

    Resources:
    Advanced Placement Courses at HHS
    AP College Board
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    20 mins
  • The Power of Yes!

    The Power of Yes!
    Oct 10 2024
    Have you ever asked for something big—really big? $1 million big? What if the people you asked dared to say yes, even if they were not sure it was possible? And what if it happened? That’s the power of yes, and that’s what we will be talking about in Episode Two of "Inside Hopkins."

    Dr. Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed highlights an extraordinary student-led initiative from Glen Lake Elementary that started with a simple idea and a jar of change. The students aimed to build an accessible playground to ensure kids of all abilities could play together. With the support of their teacher, Betsy Julien, and Glen Lake Elementary Principal Jeff Radel, these young changemakers rallied the community, reaching out to local businesses and securing partnerships that led to national recognition. Their determination and creativity resulted in an impressive $860,000 raised, transforming their dream into a reality.The episode features two inspiring students, John Buettner and Mimi Priere, who were part of the fundraising efforts. They share their personal experiences, the challenges they faced, and how their idea turned into a movement that captured the nation’s attention.

    Guests:
    Betsy Julien, Design Teacher at West Middle School
    Jeff Radel, Principal of Glen Lake Elementary
    John Buettner, West Middle School Student
    Mimi Priere, West Middle School Student

    Resource Links:
    Hopkins Education Foundation – The driving force behind funding innovative projects in Hopkins Public Schools
    Glen Lake Playground Donor List [April 2024]
    CBS Sunday Morning story
    The Kelly Clarkson Show story
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    25 mins

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