NSU University School Students Enter First-Ever Nationwide NPR Student Podcast Challenge

NSU University School fifth grade students in Mr. Gingrich’s class had the opportunity to record original podcasts that could end up airing on National Public Radio (NPR). Students recorded their podcasts for the NPR Student Podcast Challenge at UStudio — our new TV and film studio in the AutoNation Center for the Arts. Students discussed social issues that were sparked throughout their civil rights unit for the chance to win the grand prize of having an NPR journalist visit our school and having those winning podcasts featured in segments on NPR’s “All Things Considered” or “Morning Edition” programs.

The competition challenged students and teachers from all over the country to produce podcasts that tell compelling stories, teach something important, and reveal the voice of a community. We are so proud of this group of students and wish them the best of luck as expert judges evaluate their work for information, structure, personality, and creativity. NPR will announce the winners at the end of April.