Taylor Allderdice – Gun Violence
On May 13th, students at Taylor Allderdice were asked what they thought about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14th, 2012, gun violence in general and whether stricter gun laws could help prevent future tragedies.
Taylor Allderdice – Music
On May 6th, students at Taylor Allderdice were asked–after having discussed a wide range of topics chosen for them–what they wished to discuss; they chose “Music.”
Taylor Allderdice High School – The Boston Marathon Bombing
On April 29th, students at Taylor Allderdice High School were asked what they thought of the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon. The discussion evolved into a series of “What if?” scenarios, chief among them: “What if it had happened in Pittsburgh?”
Taylor Allderdice High School – The American Dream
During our third weekly after school program, students were asked to reflect on the “American Dream” and what it means to them. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Neighborhood Learning Alliance.
Propel East – 7th and 8th Grade – Radio Opinion Pieces
As part of a 12-week Creative Arts program focused on the power of the human voice, Propel East 7th and 8th graders researched, wrote, produced and edited short radio opinion pieces. They learned about conducting interviews, conforming to a process, working in groups and meeting production deadlines.