January 18, 2017

Brashear After School: Sanctuary Status

With Pittsburgh Public Schools looking like it may declare itself a “sanctuary” school district (which became official shortly thereafter), Brashear students discussed what that status would mean to their school and to their peers – a conversation that is particularly applicable because of Brashear’s large population of students who speak English as a second language.

January 11, 2017

Brashear After School: MLK Day

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on the horizon Brashear After School students did some writing, reflecting, and had discussions about the civil rights leader. What would MLK think of progress in the United States if he were here today?

January 4, 2017

Brashear After School: Introductions & Round Table Discussions

    We’re very excited to be back at Brashear for After School programming! Two years ago we captured some great conversations and round table discussions…

February 6, 2016

YES: Project Perspective, Pittsburgh Brashear Students in Action

From 02/06/2016: Leon Blair (14, Beechview), Savannah Mynahan (17, Morningside), Cameron Brown (16, Beltzhoover), and Carlyle Stokes (17, Brookline) on Project Perspective: Bridging Community and Police Voices developed by Pittsburgh Brashear’s Students in Action.

October 24, 2015

YES: Pittsburgh Brashear Students in Action

From: 10/24/2015: Savannah Mynahan (16) and Cameron Brown (16) of Pittsburgh Brashear talk about Students in Action community and police relations programs at their school.