Recent Student Reports

Should You Follow the Five-Second Rule?

That last bite of a delicious cupcake has just dropped to the floor. Would you pick it up and eat it?

"I Just Had to Change My Life" Chicago Teen Reflects on Gang-Related Deaths that Altered His Life

Chicago teen David Porter talks about the gang-related deaths of his father and his childhood best friend.

Are Local News Affiliates Too Focused on Reporting Violence?

Youth reporters with Free Spirit Media talk to members of their community about local media and its role in reporting violence.

Philly Teens Examine Possible Solutions to Dropout Epidemic

Students of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush explore possible solutions to the dropout crisis

BASE Jumping: The Science and Stories Behind this Extreme Sport

Students of John F. Kennedy High School in Maryland take a look at the sport of B.A.S.E jumping and the science behind it.

The Wake Up Call: Oakland Youth Urge Citizens to Deal with Climate Change

Slippery Slope? Montana Teens Report on Whitefish Jesus Statue Controversy

Students of Sentinel High School in Montana explore the controversy of the Whitefish Jesus statue.

Not Everyone Crazy about MTV's Reality Show 'Buckwild'

Students of Richwood High School in West Virginia report on how the MTV reality show "Buckwild" reinforces negative stereotypes about West Virginians.

Real-World Experiences Critical for Student Engagement

Adult Pressures Impact High-Risk Students

Middle school students in Connecticut talk to community leaders about dropping out and how adult pressures can often influence at-risk students.