August 27, 2019

Learning foreign languages, a service trip to Belize, and letters to your future self – S2E37

Hempfield Area High School senior Katelyn Johnson with a commentary on foreign language education, Higher Achievement Scholars at Pittsburgh Sterrett read letters written to their future selves, and Upper St. Clair High School senior Eden Auslander with reflections on her trip to Belize.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

August 13, 2019

Joining the military, an original story, and reflections on favorite teachers – S2E36

Pittsburgh Allderdice grad, José Flores, talks about his hopes to join the US military, Pittsburgh CAPA 8th grader, Lucy Potts, shares her original story, and student from Pittsburgh Public School’s Summer Dreamer Academy reflect on their favorite teachers.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

August 6, 2019

Re-release: Critique on social media, original prose, and challenges that artists face in Pittsburgh – S2E35

Brashear High School students with a critique of social media, Dae’Daeza reads original prose, and Pittsburgh-area high schools students talk about the challenges that artists face in Pittsburgh today.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

July 23, 2019

Back to the Titanic and fictional commercials – S2E34

Students from Woodland Hills High School perform an original radio drama titled Back to the Titanic and Higher Achievement scholars meeting at Pittsburgh Woolslayer share commercials for fictitious products and services. Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

July 16, 2019

Re-release: Chronicles of a Black girl, reflections on original poetry, and comparing international experiences – S2 E33

From the Youth Express podcast archive, high school students at Nazareth College and Career Prep talk about the challenges Black girls face in schools and communities, Neighborhood Academy poets share and reflect upon original works, and current Brashear High School students talk about their upbringing locally and globally.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/