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Current Event May 14, 2024

Empowering Teen Girls Through Public Speaking


Take the Mic Summer Camp in Massachusetts uses public speaking, a common phobia, as a tool for empowering teen girls. During the week-long program, participants hone their communication skills through various public speaking activities and learn from guest speakers who are often media professionals. Listen to learn how one teen grew in confidence throughout her week at the camp, and hear an adult volunteer react to her progress.

SEL Speech

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AIR DATE: 08/03/2023