Winning More Than Just A Debate
My AP U.S. History teacher had my class debate who should have been punished for the deaths of Taino Native…
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Castlemont High: One School’s Struggle With Daily Violence
Sitting on the steps in front of his apartment, 14-year-old Trevor Watson — the same kid from the after-school group at Castlemont — says the popping sounds of gunfire sometimes keep him up at night.
To deal with it, he tries to ignore it.
Surviving Life In The Shadows
We grew up very differently, you and I. For me, things started to get out of control.
Getting A Social Security Number
Before six months ago, the only job that I could get paid me less than minimum wage. But now, I…
Going Beyond Ads To Attract Young Teachers
. These images are great incentives. But let’s hope that the same energy goes into supporting teachers in the classroom once they do make the choice to teach.
Best Education Stories Of 2013
Youth Radio started off the year covering school safety, focusing especially on elementary school classrooms. We went on to explore the changing timing of puberty education, programs for young undocumented college students and the phenomenon of cyberbullying on social media sites.
Students Put Civic Improvement Ideas Before The Mayor
This event was called Civics Day, and was put on by a national non-profit organization called Generation Citizen. The goal of the event was to engage young people in civics and empower them to become effective citizens.
For Many Urban Schools, Gun Violence Remains A Daily Reality
In the Castlemont neighborhood, according to county reports, homicide is the leading cause of death for young people.
Lessons Of A Former Bully
I was what you would consider a bully. I bullied kids because I was always the big one, the tallest in class and the thickest, too. I had an advantage since all the kids my age were usually smaller and more delicate.