What happens when a group of teens turn their cameras on high-school football players, captive flamingos and lunch meats? This year, as part of the Student Reporting Labs program, the PBS NewsHour challenged youth journalists to pitch, produce, shoot and edit their own videos. From Detroit to Newark… Read More
Students at Austin High School in Austin, Texas know all about the risks associated with playing football. Recent studies have shown that concussions are one… Read More
High school journalists at Paseo Academy take a look at how concussion clinics in their community are providing young athletes with the skills needed to… Read More
The sport of football is changing. Revelations about widespread brain injuries have ushered in new rules and a lawsuit against the NFL. But what about the millions of kids who play football in elementary, middle and high school? Read More
Teens in Montana investigate how a local player’s death inspired the signing of a bipartisan bill to help prevent future concussions. Read More
Despite multiple concussions, a high school freshman continues to play football. Will tradition outweigh the risks?… Read More