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By Sophia Chen
Roslyn High School podcast program wins Program of Excellence award
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
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Roslyn’s RosPod Student Podcasting Program received the Program of Excellence Award from the New York State English Council (NYSEC), recognizing its innovative approach to English Language Arts instruction and its commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities for students. The prestigious award honored effective programs that had been in place for at least three years and had enriched English Language Arts education by offering creative opportunities for both students and teachers. Through RosPod, students developed their voices, shared ideas, and engaged in storytelling through the medium of podcasting. The program was recognized at the NYSEC Conference on Friday, Oct. 23, at the Albany Marriott Conference Hotel, alongside fellow honorees from across New York State. Roslyn High School teacher Matthew Vogt accepted the award. "Years of thought and design went into the development of the Roslyn program," said Vogt. “In just three years, we've produced finalists an
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