Shoe Memorial Honors Victims of Gun Violence
A teen theater company has developed a play about gun violence, and they have designed a set that also functions as a public art installation. The room-sized exhibit includes thousands of shoes representing people affected by gun violence this year, with a shoe added for each new victim through the run of the show. Listen to learn about what inspired the design of this play and art exhibit.
Read MoreSandy Hook Parents Promote App for Reporting School Threats
It has been six years since the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut. Parents of some of the children killed that day have dedicated themselves to preventing such tragedies from happening again. The “See Something, Say Something” program, which is free to schools, trains students to anonymously report concerns about threatening behavior through a mobile app. Listen to this story to learn more about the program and how it may be impacting school safety.
Read MoreGen Z Rises to the Challenges of the Times
The author of a book about Generation Z – people born in 1997 or later – believes that members of Gen Z have faced more challenges in their young lives than any generation since World War II. In this interview, he describes the defining events of Gen Z’s time and explores how those events impacted the generation’s outlook and attitude. Listen to learn how the author researched his book, and hear members of Gen Z discuss their experiences and perspectives.
Read MoreTeens React to Uvalde Shooting
Recently an 18-year-old gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers in an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The horrific incident was a reminder that gun violence has become a frightening reality for many students throughout the country. In this audio story, two Washington, D.C. teens reflect on the impact of gun violence on them and their peers, and suggest what might be done to address it. Listen to hear the voices of young people coping with the reality of violence at school.
Read MoreCURRENT EVENT | March 26, 2024
The threat of gun violence has become a frightening reality for many teens. Some schools have turned to anonymous tip lines to help prevent violent incidents before they occur. With tip lines, students and school staff can anonymously report potential threats within their school communities, and trained crisis center counselors can take steps to avert trouble. A new study analyzed the effectiveness of these tip lines in North Carolina, where every school district has access to the line. Listen to learn what the data reveals about how well tip lines work to prevent gun violence.
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01/17/2024
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