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
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“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
The wake up call: Oakland youth urge citizens to deal with climate change
High school students with Media Enterprise Alliance and Muse Video created this animated short for the PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs program. Read More
Real-world experiences critical for student engagement
Students of John F. Kennedy High School in Maryland investigate how cultural experiences and extra-curricular activities engage youth at their school. Read More
Adult Pressures Impact High-Risk Students
Middle school students in Connecticut talk to community leaders about dropping out and how adult pressures can often influence at-risk students. Read More
Melting Pot or Lingering Divide? Virginia Teens Explore Self-Segregation within School Walls
Students of T.C. Williams High School in Virginia investigate race relations within their school. Read More
Debate Over School Choice Divides Texans
Students from Austin High School in Texas explore the facts behind school choice and how it affects their community. This video was produced with partner… Read More
In the Long Run, Dropping Out Limits “Opportunity for a Great Life”
Students of Marietta High School in Georgia investigate the dropout crisis in their community. Read More
Community Leaders Tell Potential Dropouts: “Ask For Help”
Connecticut middle school students interview community leaders about dropouts and what can be done to prevent kids from dropping out. Read More