May 2005 Archives

Stationed for Peace
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 31, 2005
A radio station in East Jerusalem broadcasts a show hosted by two girls who explore the fears, dreams, and hopes of both Israeli and Palestinian youth, Worldpress.org reports.

Revenge of the Drama Club
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 27, 2005
While arts programs nationwide suffer, the New York Times has detected an unusual trend: turning high school plays into costly extravaganzas that help build student and community pride.

An Army of One
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 25, 2005
Seventeen-year-old David McSwane wanted to see how far Army recruiters were willing to go to get one more soldier.

What’s on Your Bookshelf?
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 23, 2005
Recommended reading from youth media makers Ken Ikeda, Amy Weil, and Nora McCarthy.

Flipping the Script
By: Nora McCarthy
Published: May 18, 2005
Should youth-made media involve adult meddling? An editor considers challenging young people’s stories integral to her job.

A Newspaper Where Kids Make the Call
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 17, 2005
The French daily Mon Quotidien isn't written by kids, but its young editors have a reputation for preferring front-page articles about bears over politics, sometimes to the adult writers’ chagrin.

A Youth Media Clearinghouse
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 16, 2005
The website Listen Up! lists funding sources, news, jobs, and upcoming events and conferences relevant to the youth media field.

What Teens Say Online May Haunt Them Later
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 10, 2005
Teens with blogs and other personal websites may need coaching to understand the possible long-term consequences of their creations.

Fourth Grader Scores Britney Spears Exclusive
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 9, 2005
An enterprising girl landed an exclusive interview with Britney Spears for her school paper.

Food for "Yoof" Advocates
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 4, 2005
In Australia, a reality show in which kids lived for a week without parents has spawned heated discussion about young people in the media.

Prime Time
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 2, 2005
Three media experts share tips on how to garner press coverage of young people's work.

A Discussion Thread of Our Own
By: Kendra Hurley
Published: May 2, 2005
The International Child and Youth Care Network's discussion threads provide space to explore, debate, post questions, and share knowledge about the nuances of working with teens.