the birdie podcast is a youth-centered education podcast that amplifies teen perspectives on learning, equity, and civic life — Tees Rise: Equal Voices Here. Through weekly interviews, story-driven episodes, and classroom-ready resources, we equip educators, parents, and policymakers with authentic student testimony and practical tools to co-design more inclusive schools. By centering student agency, evidence-based insights, and accessible multimedia, the Birdie builds credibility with educators while making young voices impossible to ignore.

At the heart of the Birdie is a commitment to student agency, equity, and curiosity: we listen first, lift young storytellers, and translate their experiences into actionable change. We prioritize transparency, rigorous respect for diverse perspectives, and partnerships with educators so our content is both empathetic and evidence-informed. Everything we produce is designed to empower teens to take leadership in their learning, to ensure every episode advances fairness in education, and to foster respectful dialogue that drives better classroom outcomes.