Our Program on April 17th was a presentation by Michele Jansen (General Manager of KBEM Jazz88) discussing “Realizing Potential” by giving stude
nts an opportunity to have hands on experience in broadcasting and production of the Jazz 88 Radio Program located at North High school in Minneapolis.
nts an opportunity to have hands on experience in broadcasting and production of the Jazz 88 Radio Program located at North High school in Minneapolis. KBEM was established in the 60’s and in 1983 moved to North High School and sponsored by the Minneapolis Board of Education with their “Jazz with Class Programs”. Michele explained that Jazz88 is financially self-sufficient through listener donations, grants, partnerships, and business support, taking no cash subsidy from the school district. One of its sponsors is the Minnesota Department of Transportation and also acts as an official site to get traffic updates.
The Radio curriculum now teaches general professional and academic skills and media literacy through project-based work on and off the air. Michele talked about her own experiences in school and how mentoring can help students to reach their potential. From our club several were regular listeners to Jazz 88 and Jim Cada and Randy Schumacher are supporting members of the station and its programs.
President Elect Nick Wegleitner presented at $2000 check to the Minnetonka Community Education Youth Scholarships – Minnetonka Community Education offers something for all members of our community. From birth to adult, we have athletics, lifelong learning, events, and more. Youth scholarships will go to needy families to enable youth to participate in MCE Programs.