Youth Radio

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Common Sense Media says

Nonprofit trains underserved youth for journalism careers.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this Web site is an excellent example for kids interested in journalism and new media. The site features articles and editorials written by Youth Radio students and contributors and also includes links to articles on other news sites. Articles cover the gamut of the same coverage of national news media outlets, from politics to racism, health care, gay rights issues, war, genocide, and even celebrity scandals. Web radio and music sections feature emerging "urban and eclectic" artists.

  • Positive messages3
    The site sends the message that teens' perspectives and voices matter. It also teaches about the responsibility journalists have to portray events accurately.
  • Violence1
    Some of the news coverage is about violence happening in the world, such as torture.
  • Sex1
    A recent story about "polyamory" reported on people who choose more than one partner.
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Is it any good?

 

Part of a nonprofit that gives kids hands-on
training in all aspects of new media and journalism, YOUTHRADIO is a great
resource for kids interested in media careers. Featuring articles and videos
written and created by young journalists-in-training based in the U.S. and around the world, the site also links out to
hot-topic articles on popular news sites.

Articles and videos by staffers and students are
engaging and fresh, such as dispatches from a young protestor caught up in Iran's post-election violence and a 15 year-old's account
of his dad being taken away by immigration authorities. While this type of
coverage makes the site worthwhile it should be noted that the Culture section
includes some coverage of celebrity scandals, but not as much as other
teen-focused news Web sites. There is also streaming music from urban and
eclectic up-and-comers -- there's no mention of age-appropriateness, but given
the organization behind the website it seems safe to assume that the lyrics are
clean.

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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about other ways to create with digital media.

  • Families can also talk about whether this site makes you want to learn more about journalism and new media?

  • Also discuss whether this site makes you more interested in current events and how they are perceived and reported.

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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