Articles in Pittsburgh Youth Radio Corps
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 – Role Models
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.
Barrett Elementary – Bullying
Students at Barrett Elementary in Homestead talk about bullying and how it affects them and others as part of their after-school program. They also share ways to fix the problem and give thought to possible causes of bullying in their school, summer camp and their neighborhoods.
Pittsburgh Allegheny PreK-8 – Can Pals Session 1
As part of the HearMe initiative, Kindergarten students at Pittsburgh Allegheny Pre-K-8 wrote and recorded these essays. Topics range from a favorite movie, to whales, jets, May and even a loss of a family member.
Environmental Charter School at Frick Park with PPC: Parks! with Mrs. Mars’ Class
Students at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in Mrs. Mars’ first grade class, ages 6 to 7, share stories with topics such as their favorite habitat, park memories, things that they would change about their park and why the parks are important to them.
Environmental Charter School at Frick Park with PPC: Parks! with Mrs. Dessell’s Class
Students at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park in Mrs. Dessell’s first grade class, age 6 to 8, share stories with topics such as their favorite habitat, park memories, things that they would change about their park and why the parks are important to them.
Environmental Charter School at Frick Park with PPC: Parks! with Mrs. Sinnott’s Class
1st grade students in Mrs. Sinnott’s class at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park speak about the importance of parks in our community, their favorite habitats and fond park memories.
University Prep – Personal Narratives
Middle school students at University Prep share their personal narratives. Topics range from bullying, to gang violence, why kids join gangs, fears of losing someone as well as water slides and the importance of being smart versus being popular.
Pittsburgh Linden K-5 – Protecting The Environment
Students at Pittsburgh Linden K-5 ages 8 to 10 share their thoughts and even a limerick about parks and the value of protecting the environment.
Trinity High School – My Neighborhood Vs. Living In Pittsburgh
5 students at Trinity High School share things they love about their neighborhood or wish were different and then speculate as to how that would compare to living in a bigger city such as Pittsburgh.
Youth Alive! – Reflections
Young teens reflect on what it means to be a good friend, the effects of bullying, how every day is filled with new learning experiences, and the awesomeness that is spring break.
