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School is more than just an academic experience.

This week's 8th grade hosts, Salil and Shauna, discuss extra-curricular activities in middle school with classmates Makenzi and Nico. All four work through some nerves and awkward pauses to practice communication skills and healthy dialogue surrounding the place that sports and other after-school commitments have in teenage life.

RESOURCES:

The Impact of Sports on Middle School Students from Livestrong.com

Sports and Education Work Well Together from the New York Times

Benefits of Extra-Curriculars by High School from Crimson Education

Middle Schoolers May Benefit Academically from Extra-Curriculars from New York University

Tune in next week as our other two hosts, Lauren and Rhys, take over with a new topic and a new set of guests. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date on our podcast episodes throughout the school year.

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