Oops!! In this episode, hosts Paige and Brooke investigate the value of struggle and making mistakes. Plus, hear how a drone delivery company approaches problem-solving.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youcubed.org/wim/the-importance-of-struggle/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Importance of Struggle</a>, from youcubed at Stanford</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youcubed.org/resources/mistakes-powerful-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mistakes are Powerful</a>, from youcubed at Stanford</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/z7RaFPT3DTE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Problem-Solving Process</a>, from Code.org</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.detroitk12.org/domain/1958" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emerson Elementary-Middle School</a></li>
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Poetry can serve as a form of therapy, self-expression, and a means to explore personal and cultural identity. In this episode of Extra Credit, Brooke and Ari visit the Poetry Out Loud state competition in Lansing, Michigan; Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi shares how his non-profit, The Poetry Room, aims to create space for writers of color; Flint Public Art Project and Flint Mural Poems combine visual art and poetry to spark important conversations and inspire positive change; Brooke shares her experience meeting Nandi Comer, Michigan’s history-making Poet Laureate; Leah checks in from Chassell, MI with a poem inspired by nature; and Brooke and Paige learn about Ypsilanti’s Youth Poet Laureate program with award-winning poet, Ciatta Tucker. 
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<a href="https://www.michiganhumanities.org/poetry-out-loud/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Poetry Out Loud</a>
<a href="https://the517poetryroom.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Masaki Takahashi</a>
<a href="https://www.nandicomer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Nandi Comer </a>
<a href="https://cityofypsilanti.com/903/Ypsilanti-Youth-Poet-Laureate-Program" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Program</a>
<a href="https://pixelstix.com/flint-mural-poems/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flint Mural Poems</a>
<a href="https://flintpublicartproject.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Flint Public Art Project</a>

Poetry can serve as a form of therapy, self-expression, and a means to explore personal and cultural identity. In this episode of Extra Credit, Brooke and Ari visit the Poetry Out Loud state competition in Lansing, Michigan; Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi shares how his non-profit, The Poetry Room, aims to create space for writers of color; Flint Public Art Project and Flint Mural Poems combine visual art and poetry to spark important conversations and inspire positive change; Brooke shares her experience meeting Nandi Comer, Michigan’s history-making Poet Laureate; Leah checks in from Chassell, MI with a poem inspired by nature; and Brooke and Paige learn about Ypsilanti’s Youth Poet Laureate program with award-winning poet, Ciatta Tucker.

Learn more about the people and organizations featured in this episode:

 	Poetry Out Loud
 	Masaki Takahashi
 	Nandi Comer 
 	Ypsilanti Youth Poet Laureate Program
 	Flint Mural Poems
 	Flint Public Art Project

Poetry is Life

Hosts Paige and Brooke tackle careers: from the significance of networking to the importance of career exploration activities. If you’ve ever wondered about what you’ll do when you grow up &#8211; this episode is for you. Plus, Chase gets hands-on experience in machining at MiCareerQuest; and Mrs. Pisani shares the importance of distinguishing fact from fiction and making informed decisions. 
Learn more about the featured stories: 

<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmyCKvMd2b5Q1ywkSnM6nW_TgzptrwEd&amp;si=FPXUtjExRiFHLTGa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MiCareerQuest Shorts</a>
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mcda/reports/regional-career-outlooks-through-2030" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MI Hot Jobs List</a>
<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpmyCKvMd2b7oMIX4R0UIOdMs-8JQRG-W&amp;si=PNwdeeoHz-ibeMmh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">21st Century Skills</a>
<a href="https://www.michiganlearning.org/show/the-career-center/">The Career Center </a>
<a href="https://www.detroitk12.org/brendascott" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brenda Scott Academy</a>

Hosts Paige and Brooke tackle careers: from the significance of networking to the importance of career exploration activities. If you’ve ever wondered about what you’ll do when you grow up - this episode is for you. Plus, Chase gets hands-on experience in machining at MiCareerQuest; and Mrs. Pisani shares the importance of distinguishing fact from fiction and making informed decisions.

Learn more about the featured stories:

 	MiCareerQuest Shorts
 	MI Hot Jobs List
 	21st Century Skills
 	The Career Center 
 	Brenda Scott Academy

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