Nov 22 Watch 2:19 This is what students think about ‘fake news’ and the media By PBS News Hour In an era marked by cries of “fake news,” teaching media literacy skills to young consumers is more important than ever. How do schools teach students consuming and sharing news responsibly? PBS Newshour’s Student Reporting Labs talks to students about… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch 4:06 How this remote national park made a mammoth discovery By PBS News Hour California's Channel Islands National Park is the site of a recent mammoth discovery: a pygmy mammoth skull, to be precise. This report was produced as part of our Student Reporting Labs by students from Etiwanda High School in Southern California. Continue watching
Jul 03 Watch 3:56 At George Washington’s house, remembering the enslaved people who built America By PBS News Hour A tour guide at George Washington's Mt. Vernon, who is also a distant relation of a person who was enslaved at the Virginia estate, offers his perspective about American history, slavery and the founding fathers. This story was produced by… Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 3:29 Bodybuilding builds pride and confidence for this teen with Down syndrome By PBS News Hour For Jonathan Atkins, a teenager with Down syndrome, bodybuilding has transformed his body and his life. Students at Granby High School produced this report as part of our Student Reporting Labs for our series Limitless. Continue watching
Jun 07 Watch 3:28 Kid ‘superman,’ born with rare heart defect, radiates strength By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Jun 06 Watch 3:05 A student’s stutter doesn’t stop him from winning over the crowd By PBS News Hour Trevor Acord hasn’t let a stutter stop him from being a leader and role model at his school. Communications Arts High School in San Antonio, Texas, produced this report as part of our Student Reporting Labs for our series Limitless. Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch 4:23 Designer born without hands chooses a life of inspiration By PBS News Hour When Ryan Hudson-Peralta was born with a congenital limb deficiency, doctors said he would never drive a car, go to a regular school or have a family of his own. Now all grown up, the web designer is an inspiration… Continue watching
May 29 Kentucky veterans get heroes’ welcome on ‘Honor Flight’ visit to Washington By Larisa Epatko On May 10, several dozen veterans from Kentucky spent the day in Washington, D.C., visiting the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam memorials, along with Arlington National Cemetery, before flying back home. Continue reading
May 02 Watch ’13 Reasons Why’ is provocative and devastating. Is it also dangerous? By PBS News Hour Netflix’s new drama “13 Reasons Why” centers on a teenage girl’s suicide. And although the show may bring awareness to mental health issues, some worry the depiction strays from entertainment to pose a threat to impressionable students. William Brangham explores… Continue watching
Feb 27 Student reporters highlight the struggles and triumphs of ‘New Americans’ By Adelyn Baxter In "New Americans," more than 30 videos highlight the struggles and triumphs of recent arrivals to the U.S. and their families. Continue reading