February 27, 2012

Propel McKeesport – 4th Grade – It’s Cool to Care!

As part of a 6-week Creative Arts program focused on radio broadcasting, Propel McKeesport fourth graders identified social issues that concern them. They then researched, wrote and recorded these public service announcements tp promote organizations working to address these issues.

February 27, 2012

Propel McKeesport – 2nd Grade – Original Stories and Adaptations

These 38 original stories and adaptations were created by Propel McKeesport second graders as part of a 6-week Creative Arts program which focused on storytelling, audio technology and the power of the human voice. These recordings, which are accompanied by handmade illustrated books, are scheduled for distribution via The Saturday Light Brigade radio program, archived.slbradio.org and neighborhoodvoices.org.

February 25, 2012

Youth Expression Showcase: Fairchild Challenge Winners

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Participants were asked to design eco-friendly bags. Listen as first place winners Leann Dase, Dave Morgan, and Aimee Ozarchuk from Woodland Hills, along with their teacher Dan Schuller, discuss their designs and processes, live on SLB.

The Fairchild Challenge fosters interest in the environment by encouraging teenagers to investigate, devise imaginative and effective responses, and to take action at many levels on environmental issues through a menu of Challenges.

February 25, 2012

Big Brother Big Sister of the Month: Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Meet a “big/little” pair matched by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh and learn how you can make a difference in a child’s life. This week, we’re joined by Big Brother Bryan Scott and Little Brother Kyle, along with BBBS staff member Kristine Pace. More information is available below.

February 25, 2012

Youth Expression Showcase: Western PA Young Writers Institute

New at Neighborhoodvoices: Dighan Kelly (8th Grade at CAPA), Rachel Dougal (5th Grade at Boyce Middle) and Zaire Smith (4th Grade at Frick Environmental Charter), all members of the Western PA Young Writers Institute, share selections live on SLB.

The Western PA Young Writers Institute is for young people who enjoy writing and who want to develop their craft in a community of writers.