Many young people who use social media say they feel a pressure to appear happy at all times. We talk about the effect it’s having on a generation. We also discuss how to make music class more culturally and socially relevant to students.
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How To Make Music Class Culturally Relevant
Music class is a part of most schools, but some students and teachers find it a bit stale. Our guest says we can update music education to making it more relevant and engaging for students. He joins us to talk about what that looks like and where he’s seen it work.
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How Social Media Is Creating 'The Happiness Effect'
Talk to young people in 2019, and a common theme you’ll hear is the pressure they feel from social media. Pressure to be good looking, or witty – but most of all, pressure to look happy. We talk to the author of a new book investigating this called “The Happiness Effect: How Social Media Is Driving A Generation To Appear Perfect At Any Cost.”
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Lee Whitmore Guest
- Donna Freitas Guest
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