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The Best of Our Knowledge #1716: Student Podcasting and Teacher Retention

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published August 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT

NPR Student Podcast Challenge finalists Narmene Omer and Patty Kongsomjit gear up with podcast editing software

NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge drew more than 3,000 submissions this year, but only about two dozen were selected as finalists. On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll speak with two of the students recognized in the competition for their piece. And a new report examines gaps in teacher retention.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.

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Jody Cowan

One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.

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