December 12, 2014

Crossing Fences: Sto-Rox

Sto-Rox Voices  features first-person reflections from ten men as collected by nineteen boys.  Project activities were conducted in collaboration with Focus on Renewal.

December 11, 2014

Pittsburgh King After School: Christmas & My School

Our After School group at King wrote and recorded what they plan to do for Christmas as well as their hopes for the New Year. It seems like tree houses are going to be big in 2015! Due to a field trip not everyone got a chance to record but check back soon for everyone’s individual pieces.

At the end of our session, students discussed what they like about their school and some things they might want to change.

December 10, 2014

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Fighting, Interim Grades, & If I Were Mayor

After School students at Brashear have been having some interesting candid discussions in Radio Club. During this week’s round table, fighting in school was the main topic. Radio Club members talked about school policy, why fighting happens, and alternatives to violence.

December 4, 2014

Pittsburgh King After School: A Time I Helped & One Wish

Everyone needs a little help from time to time. Students at Pittsburgh King wrote and recorded about a time they were there to lend someone a helping hand.

December 3, 2014

Pittsburgh Brashear After School: Keystone Exams

Underclassmen at Brashear started mandatory state testing this week with the Keystone Exams. In a round table setting, students discussed and reflected on the Keystones.