Teaching Tech to Mom
I remember when my mom taught me my ABC’s and how to make spaghetti– but now that everyone is addicted…
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Gender Fluid Generation: Evolving Gender Norms At School
Young people increasingly see gender as not just limited to male and female. But the torchbearers of gender fluidity aren’t just celebrities or politicians, but kids. But schools are still catching up with the needs of gender nonconforming students.
My Fear Of Always Being Watched By Police
I hear my heart beating as if I have earphones plugged into my pulse. My body tenses up, and you’d…
Bullet In The Bedroom
The world of Maya Escobar has been shaped by something commonplace to families like hers in Oakland — gunshots. In this animated video, Maya explores a traumatic event in her childhood and the fear that remains.
Moving On Up, But Not Without Struggles
The summer before I began middle school, my family moved from Antioch, a diverse town with a reputation for high…
Student Reactions To Obama Free Community College Proposal
By Lauren Baker/ The kNOw Youth Media Photos by Victor Aparicio Above, are reactions to the announcement from students at Fresno…
The Power of Youth And Radio on World Radio Day
Today is World Radio Day. And the theme this year is youth and radio. At 14 years old, and through her high school years, Youth Radio’s Bianca Brooks started learning about journalism, and reporting on a variety of issues on many platforms – video, online apps, and radio. She liked radio most of all.
Are Teens Today More Narcissistic Than Previous Generations?
Do you think teens today are more narcissistic than previous generations? What is the difference between narcissism and believing in yourself? Given the expectations that come along with social media, is what people used to think of as narcissism just a necessary part of everyday life for today’s teens?
Teens Hack Alameda County (With Permission)
Hacking doesn’t mean breaking stuff anymore. The term has evolved. Now, hacking is often a form of making.