Articles in Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Langley K-8: My School Radio Station
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh Langley K-8 recorded these pieces in which they share what the name they would give their school radio station. These pieces are a result of the second of seven weekly sessions in which students are learning about the equipment and techniques used in producing features for radio.
Jehoshabeath Eli: We Love Our North Side Schools
In order to raise awareness of and help bring unity to North Side public schools, a walk was hosted by newly formed education-advocate organization Jehoshabeath Eli on Saturday August 24th 2013. Parents, residents, school administrators, students and press came together to walk from Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square to the Fred Rogers statue across from Heinz Field and back. The walk was organized both as a thank you for all of the hard work the schools and teachers have put forth for North Side students as well as to bring together people from all neighborhoods who have concerns for public schools.
Girl Scouts of Western PA – The Wonders of Water Journey
In the Spring 2013, 2nd and 3rd grade girls in the Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania after school program at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 learned about the many properties and uses of water through a variety of hands-on activities, named The Wonders of Water Journey. The Saturday Light Brigade worked with the scouts to discuss and demonstrate what they had learned from their different activities.
Taylor Allderdice – Racism in Pittsburgh
On June 3rd, 2013, students at Taylor Allderdice High School attended their final recording session. The question posed this time, initially, was: “Is Pittsburgh Racist?” which then evolved into both more general questions concerning race relations beyond our city limits and the effect (if any) of President Barack Obama’s time in office.
Taylor Allderdice – Gun Violence
On May 13th, students at Taylor Allderdice were asked what they thought about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14th, 2012, gun violence in general and whether stricter gun laws could help prevent future tragedies.
Taylor Allderdice – Music
On May 6th, students at Taylor Allderdice were asked–after having discussed a wide range of topics chosen for them–what they wished to discuss; they chose “Music.”
Taylor Allderdice High School – The Boston Marathon Bombing
On April 29th, students at Taylor Allderdice High School were asked what they thought of the recent bombing at the Boston Marathon. The discussion evolved into a series of “What if?” scenarios, chief among them: “What if it had happened in Pittsburgh?”
Taylor Allderdice High School – The American Dream
During our third weekly after school program, students were asked to reflect on the “American Dream” and what it means to them. This project was conducted in collaboration with the Neighborhood Learning Alliance.
Taylor Allderdice High School – My School
During our second weekly after school program, students were asked what they thought of their school and what–if any–changes they would make. Already trained in the art of basic sound recording, the kids explored that day’s topic.
Taylor Allderdice High School – Three Favorite Things
On April 8th, 2013, students at Taylor Allderdice High School attended their first after school radio class. After learning proper microphone technique and the basics of a Marantz digital recorder, the students then made these recordings cataloging some of their favorite things.
