Press

Learning to Interview Builds a Range of Communication Skills

There’s nothing like the smile on a student’s face after they complete an interview with an expert. When done right—with preparation and practice—such a conversation gives teenagers a sense of accomplishment, relevance, and agency in the world.

Read the piece from SRL Founder Leah Clapman here.

Edutopia

‘You’re not alone’: How teenagers are dealing with social distancing

PBS NewsHour

Teenagers highlight youth fight against COVID-19

Are teenagers frolicking on beaches or lazing on couches while COVID-19 kills people around the world? Youth reporters are dispelling the misconception.

Teenage reporters from 11 news organizations on four continents are producing stories about how young people are helping to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, part of a project to dispel a misconception that youth are apathetic bystanders in the global fight against the disease.

Read the entire piece here.

News Decoder

Innovative Ways to Make Coronavirus a Teachable Moment

The massive public health challenge of Covid-19, in spite of its many unknowns, offers teachers the unique instructional opportunity to tap into students’ innate curiosity about the virus and deliver lessons that are timely, prompt kids to dig deep, and—ideally—provide a modicum of comfort during a time of alarming headlines and copious misinformation.

Read the entire article here.

Edutopia

SO PBS Student Showcase – Hedrick Middle School Student Reporting Labs

This video is a SO PBS production called “Student Showcase”, which focuses on an exceptional student, or group of students, & in the case of this video Hedrick Middle School Student Reporting Labs students–and their work–is highlighted.

Watch here.

Southern Oregon PBS