P.S. Weekly is a student-produced podcast that casts light on important issues in the nation's largest school system. The Bell's team of 11 student producers who come from different public high schools work alongside Chalkbeat NY's reporters to bring you stories, perspectives, and commentary you won't get anywhere else.
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Episodes
This episode of P.S. Weekly looks at funding drama for an arts program at a New York City school and the importance of swim lessons for water safety.
This episode of P.S. Weekly looks at how NYC high schoolers have reacted to protests about the Israel-Hamas war and the student freedom of speech issues being raised.
This week’s episode of P.S. Weekly looks at teen mental health, following one family’s journey with therapy and looking at NYC’s new effort to expand free therapy to teens.
Students at a Washington Heights elementary school were frustrated with Eric Adams’ school food cuts. But their advocacy had a bigger impact than bringing back their favorite chicken dish.
In P.S. Weekly’s food episode, fourth graders visit NYC schools’ test kitchen, high schoolers rate grilled cheese sandwiches, and students dish on having microwave access.
This episode of P.S. Weekly is dedicated to inspiring educators as we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week.
Listen as student reporters speak with Banks about New York City’s Hidden Voices curriculums, school integration efforts, and more.
One is participating in an intensive apprenticeship program at Bloomberg and the other dashed off 23 college applications.
This episode of P.S. Weekly focuses on New York City’s complex special education system and challenges students face getting accommodations like extra time on exams.
This episode of P.S. Weekly looks at how a recent national wave of book banning has touched NYC schools. One Queens librarian faced harassment for posting LGBTQ books on social media.
Join us on April 17 for a virtual event to hear more about the production team behind the P.S. Weekly podcast and how you can potentially get your voice on the show.
P.S. Weekly talks with students and educators about the challenges migrant students are facing.
Listen to the sounds of the NYC school system. From Chalkbeat and The Bell, this student-created podcast explores pressing issues facing schools. Episodes will air Wednesday mornings.