Pittsburgh Public Schools

Students in 1st Grade at Phillips Elementary planted an herb garden in Spring 2011. A week later, they wrote and recorded reflections about their experience and the importance of herbs.

Students in the Digital Storytelling class at University Prep created and designed a radio series called “The New Generation.” Through these pieces, students sought to discover and share new information regarding their interests.

SLB helps 8th graders prepare audio essays on their reflections as they leave Manchester Academic Charter School in a project funded by the Dominion Foundation.

Nearly 100 third, fourth and fifth grade students at Pittsburgh Manchester K-8 participated in this innovative project celebrating neighborhood history through music and art.

Seniors at Shaler Area High School discuss their educational experiences as they prepare to move on to college life.

Students age 13-15 at Mapletown Jr/Sr High School share stories about rural life, reputations, school, drugs, nature and stereotypes.

Nine students from Brownsville area school district’s Cardale Elementary and Central Elementary share thoughts on bullying and their experiences in The Gateway Program; an advanced learning class.

40 Students ages 6-9 from Pittsburgh Faison K-8, with guidance from SLB, HearMe and Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, share their thoughts and feelings about their parks. Stories range from why the park is so fun, building bird houses, planting seeds, what they would do to change or improve the park, and even bugs!

Students in the 4th grade class at Pittsburgh Manchester PreK-8 spent a class learning about microphones and recording as part of the North Side Songs project. As an introductory activity they recorded these short personal bios containing a few of their favorite things.

Students at Pittsburgh Linden K-5 ages 8 to 10 share stories about their role models, experiences with them, what they’ve learned from them, and how role models have inspired and helped to shape who they are and will be.