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More than words: Language and belonging in rural Oregon (Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment)
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This episode was created by students from the University of Oregon’s Graduate School of Journalism and Communication.
For this episode, we invite listeners into the realities of rural Oregon, where questions of identity, belonging, and resilience are part of everyday life. In this episode, Kristina Path and Leif Olsen travel to Monmouth to meet Amanda Laister, a longtime high school Spanish teacher, whose classroom reflects the challenges and hopes of a changing community. Through Amanda’s story, we explore the complexities facing students and educators—from shifting demographics to the need for cultural affirmation and safety. Tune in for an honest conversation about the power of listening, community, and the work still ahead.
Show notes & links:
Community Podcasting Microcredential - This 12-credit, graduate-level certification helps you build professional skills in podcasting, interviewing, and audio production to tell meaningful community stories.
Thanks to Leif Olsen for composing the music for the series of Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
358 episodes
Manage episode 495666408 series 2586574
This episode was created by students from the University of Oregon’s Graduate School of Journalism and Communication.
For this episode, we invite listeners into the realities of rural Oregon, where questions of identity, belonging, and resilience are part of everyday life. In this episode, Kristina Path and Leif Olsen travel to Monmouth to meet Amanda Laister, a longtime high school Spanish teacher, whose classroom reflects the challenges and hopes of a changing community. Through Amanda’s story, we explore the complexities facing students and educators—from shifting demographics to the need for cultural affirmation and safety. Tune in for an honest conversation about the power of listening, community, and the work still ahead.
Show notes & links:
Community Podcasting Microcredential - This 12-credit, graduate-level certification helps you build professional skills in podcasting, interviewing, and audio production to tell meaningful community stories.
Thanks to Leif Olsen for composing the music for the series of Oregon Speaks: Voices from this moment.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
358 episodes
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