.jpg)
P.S. Weekly
This is the sound of the New York City school system. P.S. Weekly explores pressing issues facing students and teachers in the Big Apple. The Bell's team of high school audio producers work alongside Chalkbeat's seasoned education reporters to bring you stories, perspectives, and commentary you won't get anywhere else. Episodes air Thursday mornings.
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
P.S. Weekly
Latest Episodes
What Do NYC Teens Think of the Mayoral Candidates?
What is happening with the youth vote during this year’s mayoral race? Are New York City’s young people tuning in? Are the candidates reaching out to young voters? And why hasn’t education been a centerpiece of the mayor’s race so far?Pr...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 10
•
34:37
.jpg)
Preview: Young New Yorkers and The Mayor’s Race
The race for New York City’s next mayor is in full swing, but do teens know what’s going on?Next week on P.S. Weekly, student journalists Roberto Bailey and Jojo Fofana are delving into the upcoming primary election.They’ve been d...
•
1:19
.jpg)
Are NYC Schools Preparing Future Voters?
Why do so many young people lack the fundamentals of civics knowledge? Is the education system adequately preparing future ...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 9
•
22:42
.jpg)
One Student’s Struggle with “School Refusal” After COVID
It’s been five years since COVID shut down New York City schools. How are kids faring with the aftermath? How do they talk about the pandemic – or not? The fallout is often framed around “learning loss” or dips in test scores, but w...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 8
•
25:57
Reduce, Reuse, Revolt: How Students Are Fighting Climate Change
What is the state of youth climate activism in New York City? The momentum of the climate protests at the start of the 2019-20 school year may have slowed since the pandemic, and many students remain apathetic, but climate anxiety c...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 7
•
21:30
