On May 2nd, students, staff, and administrators from across Pennsylvania made their way to Harrisburg to advocate for a 70 million dollar budget item to support state-wide after school programming. Our SLB microphones were rolling as we heard from students from Propel Schools, state legislators, and champions of after school and out of school time on the steps of the capitol building.
Advocacy Day 2023 was organized by PSAYDN, the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network.
Students from Woodland Hills High School attended the LIGHT (“Leadership through Innovation in Genocide and Human rights Teaching”) 2023 Summit where they exchanged a multitude of ideas concerning our modern society.
They then visited the Saturday Light Brigade radio studio …
Students in grades 3rd through 5th at Propel East share their thoughts on the world as they develop their authentic voices. Throughout this program, students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills as they gain hands-on experience with recording equipment …
Students in grades 4th-5th at Propel Northside share their thoughts on the world as they develop their authentic voices. Throughout this program, students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills as they gain hands-on experience with recording equipment and technology.…
From March 23rd, 2023: Local high-school students reflect on their experience attending New Hazlett theater‘s Community Supported Art Program.…
From February 16th, 2023: Local high-school students reflect on their experience attending New Hazlett theater‘s Community Supported Art Program.
Camille, a local high-school student, discusses her experience in attending “Ignite.”…On March 9th, 2023, 7th grade students from the Environmental Charter School Middle School visited SLB Radio and the new Youth Media Center to research, write, and record a series of public service announcements.
Listen below!
On Friday, February 24th 2023, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey visited Manchester Academic Charter School to speak with 7th and 8th grade students about current issues within the city.
3rd grade students at PPS King PreK-8 are learning the ins and outs of audio production! Scroll down to listen to their original written and recorded work.