February 4, 2015

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Dinner With Anyone

We asked our first two blocks of Brashear students if they could have dinner with anyone ever – dead or alive – who they would choose. There were some interesting responses, ranging from family members to Michael Jackson to Penguins goaltender Marc Andre Fleury.

February 3, 2015

YMAP : Wilkinsburg, Obama and Brashear

The Youth Media Advocacy project teaches local high school students how to use the media to gain a voice in the community, and helps them hone ideas for advocacy campaigns that will aid their schools and communities. Students from Wilkinsburg High School, Pittsburgh Obama and Pittsburgh Brashear return to classrooms after Winter break to discuss education issues and set goals for 2015.

January 28, 2015

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Interview Prep

After Schoolers will be interviewing a Brashear alum next week, so students brushed up on their examination skills. Radio Club members learned about open-ended questions, following up, and listened to similar audio pieces. After the interview students will have to opportunity to edit their own recordings.

January 14, 2015

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: School Lunch

This week, Radio Club members discussed something that’s usually pretty unpopular – school lunches. In a round table setting, students gave some insight and opinions on the midday meal.

January 7, 2015

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Social Media & 2 Hour Delays

We opened the floor to students at Brashear High School and they came up with two great topics for this week’s round table discussion; the pros and cons of social media and 2 hour delays. The perspective they shared may not be what you would expect, especially the consensus disapproval of a delayed start to the school day.