December 18, 2018

Changes to school security, an original song and thoughts about Christmas – S2 E8

Montour High School student, Steven talks about changes to his school’s security detail, Professa T from the YMCA Lighthouse Project with a live performance of Don’t Judge a Book, and Higher Achievement scholars at Pittsburgh Sterrett talk about how they celebrate the holiday season.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

December 11, 2018

Hopes for the new year, an original song, and the importance of learning history: Re-Release!

Nazareth Prep (Holy Family Academy) students look forward to the new year, Robin Grayson shares an original song, and Allegheny Traditional Academy students talk about the importance of learning history.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

December 4, 2018

Culture Jam, original music, and an essay on speaking your mind – S2 E6

Students from around Allegheny County gather for an annual celebration of diversity, This is the World performs an original song called, Brand New, and Alex Grese talks about the importance of sharing thoughts with others.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

November 27, 2018

Higher Achievement scholars talk about their neighborhoods, an original song, and a feature on Extra Effort honoree Josh Heindenreich-S2E5

Higher Achievement scholars meeting at Pittsburgh Sterret talk about their neighborhoods, The Castle of Ink performs an original song, and a feature on Extra Effort honoree from Montour High School, Josh Heindenreich.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

November 20, 2018

Pittsburgh area students expressing gratitude – S2 E4

Youth from Pittsburgh area schools express gratitude and talk about their favorite Thanksgiving memories.   Background Music:”Maccary Bay” and “Hep Cats” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License