In response to the popular, yet controversial Netflix show "13 Reasons Why," one school began sharing some personal stories from students struggling with suicidal thoughts. Instead of sharing the reasons why someone might make the choice to end their life, however, they shared messages of hope and positive influences on the lives of its students. Listen to hear those stories and how they impacted the students at the school.
Story Length: 3:16
05/30/2018
https://app.listenwise.com/students/lessons/513-13-reasons-why-not
Why does Pam Fine feel uncomfortable with the show 13 Reasons Why? What circumstances on the school might influence those feelings?
What is the main twist Fine decided to make on the theme of the show? How does that twist play out in the stories you hear?
What have been the impacts of the 13 Reasons Why Not program on the school and the students within it?
What are some of the risks of talking about teen suicide in school? Why might a teacher be afraid to address it?
