Articles in Pittsburgh Youth Radio Corps
Pittsburgh Allegheny 5th Graders: A Time I Achieved Something
On March 8th, 2013, 5th graders at Pittsburgh Allegheny attended the Radio Club for the third time; and this time they were asked what they thought some of their best personal accomplishments were. As it turns out, this class is composed almost entirely of great test takers!
Pittsburgh Allegheny 5th Graders: What I Care About
5th Grade Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Allegheny PreK-8 recorded these pieces in which they discuss issues that concern them. These pieces are a result of the second of six weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, and the recording equipment used in producing features for radio.
Pittsburgh King Prek-8, After School Workshop: Our Neighborhoods
On the fifth day of Pittsburgh King’s Radio Club students were asked how they felt about their neighborhoods. The conversation then segued into a round table discussion on local gun violence.
Pittsburgh Langley PreK-8: Achievements
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 wrote and recorded these pieces about a time they felt proud about something they accomplished.
Clairton CASTLE: What I Want to be When I Grow Up
Students in Clairton’s CASTLE program wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe what they want to be when they grow up. These pieces are a result of their weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: Final Reflections
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 wrote and recorded their reflections about Radio Club. This work is a result of six weekly sessions in which students learned about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
Pittsburgh Allegheny 5th Graders: Three Things About Me
5th Grade Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Allegheny PreK-8 recorded these pieces in which they describe themselves in three ways. These pieces are a result of the first of six weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio
Pittsburgh King PreK-8: Advice for Younger Kids
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 followed up their earlier conversations on what they learned from adults and role models with this discussion, which focused on the advice they would give to younger kids.
Pittsburgh King Prek-8, After School Workshop: When I Grow Up
In the Radio Club’s fourth meeting, the students from King were asked what they wanted to do when they grow up. After ten minutes of reflection, the kids recorded these pieces.
Clairton CASTLE : Good Friends
Students of Clairton’s CASTLE program made audio recordings about the qualities of a good friend. These pieces are a result of their weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
