Conversations in the Allderdice cafeteria led to the creation of Future Kings
“Terrell explained ‘Future King’ to me one day in the school cafeteria, and it stuck.”
These PPS schools are growing, while many others shrink. Here’s why.
Which PPS schools are increasing enrollment and why? PublicSource has the details.
Kayden’s Law: new investigative story by PublicSource looks at child custody in PA
Nearly five years after it was introduced, will Kayden’s Law be passed?
High school parents, check out this PublicSource report on changes to the college admissions process
How does the elimination of ‘affirmative action’. impact college admissions? PublicSource explores.
Transformative arts in education: Rivers of Steel engages students and communities through impactful murals
Rivers of Steel’s innovative arts education programs are inspiring Pittsburgh-region kids.
Daycares in the Pittsburgh area struggle as insurance companies drop coverage
Daycares in Pittsburgh face a new challenge: Details here.
Amber Edmunds is dedicated to uplifting Black mothers in Pittsburgh. This is her story.
This personal essay explores the experiences and resilience of Black mothers in Pittsburgh. Don’t miss it.
PPS has more staff and fewer students: Is it helping — and is it sustainable?
PublicSource looks at spending versus student outcomes at PPS. Check out their report.
‘What about Black history bothers you?’ Allderdice students value AP African American Studies course criticized in other states
AP African American Studies students at Allderdice share their thoughts.
Honest talk from Pittsburgh teens: Hear the season finale of ‘From the Source’ right here
“Through their stories, we’ve gained a deeper understanding of the inner emotional life of teens and the potential they have,” says PublicSource’s Jourdan Hicks.
From the Source: How news and technology are influencing young minds
Photo above courtesy of PublicSource At the Saturday Light Brigade Radio’s Youth Media Center on Pittsburgh’s Northside, teen journalists recently gathered to attend a workshop to explore news access, reliability, […]
A new law changes high school graduation requirements in PA. How will it impact students?
PA graduation requirements have changed. How does it impact teens?
From the Source: The teen founder of Kin of Duncan shares her journey of doubts and triumph
Kin of Duncan founder Jazmiere Bates talks entrepreneurship, dyslexia, mentorship and more.
A new Gwen’s Girls initiative aims to reduce juvenile justice referrals in Allegheny County
Learn more about efforts by Gwen’s Girls to counter the extreme racial disparities in juvenile justice referrals and overcriminalization of Black youth in Allegheny County.
From the Source: This McKeesport teen wants to talk about gun violence. Change can happen, she says, if adults will listen.
Hear more about Brandi’s experiences — and her ideas for tackling this problem in our region — in this episode of “From the Source.”
‘Follow the opportunities.’ On the latest ‘From the Source’ podcast, one local teen describes her path to creative success
The latest ‘From the Source’ podcast episode is all about creativity. Listen here.
Lock the phone in a pouch? Students, staff debate one school’s bid to curb distractions
What do you think of this solution to the problem of phones at school?
PublicSource: This Pittsburgh preteen is proud of her police officer dad, and has ideas for better policing
Listen to “From the Source” podcast episode 7 right here.
What’s it like to be a teenage immigrant in Pittsburgh? Check out episode 5 of ‘From the Source’
‘From the Source’ talks with Pittsburgh Allderdice High School senior Sam Alawadhi.
When teens and social media collide, what happens to mental health? Find out on this episode of ‘From the Source’
How does social media impact Pittsburgh teens?