I might have Asperger’s Syndrome. But do I really want to know?
Most people are unaware of the symptoms of Asperger’s syndrome — they include an unusually high IQ and a difficulty surviving in the social world.
Journalism
Turning Away From The Ivy League
Ben Rossi grew up with pressure to attend an Ivy League university. He ultimately rejected his parents’ plans for him, in favor of figuring out the best educational path for himself.
Teens React To Kaepernick And Patriotism Debate
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem is sparking conversations about patriotism. In classrooms across the country, students are taught to honor the flag during their daily pledge of allegiance. Youth Radio talked to young people who are grappling whether to take their own stand… by sitting down through the pledge.
Stresses of High School
Adults tell me to follow my passion but who can afford it in this economy?
Loving Your Disability
In her early teens, Christie Levine had to reconcile herself with her chronic scoliosis. In coming to terms with her disability, she also became an athlete.
Queens of the Castro Interview
The Queens of the Castro is a non profit organization based out of San Francisco that aims to educate schools…
The Pressure To Stay In STEM Classes
“I recently dropped a course for the first time: calculus. But I felt pressured to stay — partly because I was one of the few Latinas in class.”
Rethinking How We Teach Coding To Teens
Not all code does good in the world. While a weekend hackathon or Javascript summer camp are great for exposure, it’s disingenuous to suggest these isolated experiences would prepare a young person for a full-time engineering gig at Snapchat.
Sincerity Mistaken For Humor
Ever since I can remember, I’ve always been “The Funny Guy”. Every word I say seems to amuse people, as…