<p>Project Soapbox, a public speaking competition facilitated by Mikva Challenge, calls young people to speak out on issues that affect them and their communities. We went out to the Overture Center on March 14 to get a closer look at the competition and hear the students' speeches. Included in this episode are interviews with students LaNia Byrd, Cece Maravilla, and last year's winner Lilyana Sims; staff members Marty Moe and Creed Hanson; and judge Lynne Banks. We are proud of all of our amazing middle and high school students who participated! </p> <p>*** Credits: Intro/Outro music by MicroSchool students Cheviest and Montevious. *** To request a written transcript of this episode, please email mmsdnews@madison.k12.wi.us.</p>

Project Soapbox: The Final Round

Welcome to the MMSD Voices podcast, where we go into our public school community in Madison, Wisconsin, and hear directly from the voices of our students, staff, and families. 

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin and serves over 27,000 students in 50 schools. We are committed to ensuring a sense of belonging, elevating the voices of our students and families (particularly those most marginalized), and practicing anti-racist behaviors focused on racial and social justice.