Racial tensions in Minnesota high school lead to student walkout
Earlier this school year, hundreds of students staged a walkout at South High School in Minneapolis. According to reports, the demonstration was a peaceful call… Read More
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Texas school restructures study program, not all agree with changes
Students of Pflugerville High School in Texas examine the restructuring of a study program and how students and faculty feel about these changes. Read More
Schools tackle chronic absenteeism to raise graduation rates
Is chronic absenteeism a problem at your school? Las Vegas teens explore how extracurricular activities, absence monitoring and forming student-teacher bonds can help address this… Read More
Are ‘search and seizure’ practices in public schools constitutional? Nevada teens investigate
Students of Desert Pines High School in Las Vegas are subject to search when entering the campus after the beginning of the school day. Is… Read More
Montana teens challenge fairness of school superintendent’s pay raise
Montana teens question their local Superintendent’s raise and argue it is a student matter. This video was produced with mentor support from local PBS… Read More
Students seek balance between gun traditions and safety in South Carolina
Students from Fort Mill High School in South Carolina explore what effects new gun regulations may have on Second Amendment rights. This video was produced… Read More
Are constitutional rights upheld in schools? South Carolina teens report
Students from Fort Mill High School in South Carolina explore the correlation between school policy and Constitutional rights. Th video was produced with mentor support from… Read More
Chicago youth challenge images of violence in local news cycle
Youth reporters with Free Spirit Media talk to members of their community about local media and its role in reporting violence. Read More
“I just had to change my life” Chicago teen reflects on gang-related deaths that altered his life
Chicago teen David Porter talks about the gang-related deaths of his father and his childhood best friend. Read More
Philly teens examine possible solutions to dropout epidemic
Students from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush explore possible solutions to the dropout crisis. Read More