Name: AP African American History - Lena by Youth Express
Duration: 3 min 49 s
Description: Members of SLB Radio's Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps present audio commentaries on topics that they care about.

Members of SLB Radio's Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps present audio commentaries on topics that they care about.

AP African American History - Lena

As Atlantans follow the ongoing trial of Atlanta Public School teachers and administrators charged with cheating, students in the APS district are taking a special interest in the proceedings. Youth Radio Atlanta’s Jenn Steckl offers her thoughts  on how the cheating and its aftermath hurt every student in the system.  

Cheating Teachers (Atlanta Public School Scandal)

"Connected Learning TV" (connectedlearning.tv) is a webinar series with organizations, projects, and individuals who align with the Connected Learning vision.

How are educators innovating and creating learning experiences with Minecraft?

http://connectedlearning.tv/educators-innovating-minecraft

CLTV - Educators Innovating With Minecraft - Nov 23, 2015

Tom Hehir, professor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reflects on the state of disabilities education as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). 

The Evolution of Disabilities Education

On April 12th, 2016 students from across the region traveled to the Pennsylvania State Capitol to meet with legislators and fellow advocates. Our microphones were live, capturing insight and reflections from dozens of youth in attendance.

After-school Advocacy Day 2016 from Harrisburg

Featuring an interview with male teachers, masque/robotics members, & even a surprise visit from a local elementary school field trip.

RadiOC S1 E5:

Winchester Thurston students participating in the "City is Our Campus" program discuss their developing idea to amplify youth voice in their community.

Voicechannel Podcast

In the debut episode, Lighthouse youth discuss the Presidential race as well as engineering programs in school. Plus, an exclusive interview with recording artist and Lighthouse program coordinator, Kai Roberts.

Featured tracks:

Peace, Youth, & Truth feat. 3 Shades & Emmanuel Deanda - "Show 
Love" 

Kai Roberts: "Celebrate"

YMCA Lighthouse S1 E1:

Youth Voice Youth Choice empowers 6th – 8th grade Langley girls to tell stories about what helps and what harms youth and provides the tools for students to develop policy and services that are initiated, planned and executed in partnership with adults allies.  During the 2017-2018 school year, Youth Voice Youth Choice students recorded this piece as part of their effort to change school culture and to ultimately decrease negative behavior. This piece will soon be part of a series. Students will present their audio to their principal with the goal of having one piece played on the announcement system once per week for five consecutive weeks.

Youth Voice Youth Choice activities are conducted in collaboration with Shadow Student Athletes .

Girls Voice Your Choice! : Fighting

Owen Chaffin (9th grade, homeschool) with a spotlight on Rodman Edward Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone.

Owen Chaffin - The Twilight Zone

Original writing, music, and conversation from Pittsburgh-area youth. Catch the future at youthexpress.org. 

Youth Express is made possible with generous support from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation, the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and The Citrone Fund.

AP African American History - Lena

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