Articles in Pittsburgh Public Schools
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: Issues and Concerns
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe issues and concerns they have about their school, their neighborhood and even the world. These pieces are a result of the second of five weekly sessions in which students will learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio.
Pittsburgh King PreK-8: Being a Good Friend
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe what it means to be a good friend.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5: A Time I Achieved Something
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe a time where they achieved something. These pieces are a result of the second 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: About My Neighborhood
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe something they experience in their neighborhood. They learned what a script is, how to compose one, and best practices for reading it into the microphone.
Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8: Three Things About Me
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Schiller 6-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where 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: Three Things About Me
Students in Citiparks’ After School Academy at Pittsburgh King PreK-8 wrote and recorded these pieces where they describe three things about themselves. It was then produced into a montage with a beat that they recorded. These pieces are from the first week of a twelve-week after school workshop, in which students learn about the microphones, mixers and digital recorders used in producing features for radio, as well as how to express themselves clearly.
Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5: Three Things About Me
Students in Radio Club at Pittsburgh Spring Hill K-5 wrote and recorded these pieces where 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.
Manchester Elementary After School
2nd and 3rd grade students at Manchester Elementary share their thoughts, stories and poems about math and how it is fun to use in daily life. Students also shared their plan for Summer.
Making the Grade – Graduation Champions
In May 2012, we interviewed 23 high school students from various Pittsburgh Public Schools about graduation, and what it takes to succeed. These resulting features are a part of the Graduation Champions Campaign, an initiative of The Neighborhood Learning Alliance, which is founded in the belief that everyone can contribute to the success of our communities’ students; everyone can be a champion.
Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 Fifth Grade Personal Narratives
In early 2012, students in 5th grade at Pittsburgh Allegheny K-5 wrote and edited personal narratives in Ms. Hutson and Ms. Manifold’s writing classes. They then recorded excerpts of their work. Special thanks to Mrs. O’Malley for allowing this opportunity and to the student writers for working hard and sharing their stories.
