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Welcome to Student Voices, Big Ideas, a space where we celebrate the voices, stories, and journeys of our Detroit Country Day students. In these episodes, you’ll hear from students as they share their insights, experiences, and inspirations. Tune in to listen to our student share lessons and perspectives that shape our community.

The Junior Jackets Learning Hacks Podcast highlights the 6-week Junior Jackets program led by Math Learning Support teachers Mrs. Kathryn Heine & Mrs. Julianna McIntosh. Learning Hacks is designed to target executive functioning skills while teaching students metacognition, self-reflection, and positive self-talk. Skills are developed through engaging activities such as games, dramatic skits and discussions. Each lesson is based on the latest research and neuroscience of learning. Our topics include focus techniques, cooperation, conversation skills, positive self-talk, organization and giving...

In this student-powered podcast, AP Biology comes alive through the voices of student scientists exploring the personal side of science. From genetic breakthroughs and environmental innovation to the fight against disease, each episode features a student sharing a biologically rich, emotionally resonant story connected to their life. Whether it’s uncovering the science behind a family medical journey or exploring a passion for sustainability, these final projects showcase how biology is more than a subject—it’s a lens through which we make sense of the world.

Hosted by Detroit Country Day Lower School Director Jennifer Pitcher, Powerful Parenting brings together parents and local experts to discuss the most pressing issues facing today’s families. With a focus on practical strategies, emotional insight, and child development, each episode offers valuable tools to support positive, effective parenting in a changing world.

Dive into the action with Luca Nowinski, the ultimate inside look at Detroit Country Day's sports scene! Join us as he sits down with coaches and players throughout their seasons, uncovering game-winning strategies, standout moments, and the relentless pursuit of state championship victory. From behind-the-scenes strategies to the intensity of the competition, Jacket Journeys is your front-row seat to all things DCDS Sports. Tune in and cheer on our teams throughout their competitive seasons!

The Making School Matter podcast focuses on how schools should be a place of meaningful agency rather than something that happens to children. We explore best practices of engaging learners as they make meaning of content and how this learning is powered by neuroscience. Detroit Country Day School is based on immersion in challenging, innovative learning environments, a comprehensive approach that combines academics, athletics, and arts to maximize the opportunity for self-discovery and growth, and a deep dedication to hard work, no matter the pursuit.