When School Dress Codes Distract From Education
School dress codes are about more than just spaghetti straps — they may also reinforce disparities rooted in race, class, and gender.
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Youth Radio Podcast: Feels Like Home
In this week’s Youth Radio podcast, we explore the meaning of “home,” from Chicago teens reflecting on Trump’s remarks about their hometown, to our award-winning story of a teen who became homeless at 13, to a shout out to the foods that bring some of us home for the holidays.
DIY Resource: How To Record High-Quality Sound With Your Phone
Most smartphones today have a built in microphone and recording function (example: iPhone’s voice memo), and can be used in a pinch to conduct interviews and gather sound. Here are a few tips for using your phone effectively as a recorder.
Oakland Museum Sound Project: “Gumbo”
Listen to Shyra Gums talk about Oakland, in an audio collage featured in the Oakland Museum of California.
Teacher In Student’s Shoes: Trying The Common Core Exam
Standardized testing week at the middle school where I was a teacher from 2008 – 2010, was a big deal. Signs went up in the hallways, “Eat a good breakfast!” and a hushed silence fell over the normally chaotic hallways.
Making Music You Can See and Touch
When it comes to modern music, it turns out that listening is only half the experience. From MTV special effects…