The Norwood News is once again proud to present Bronx Youth Heard, a special newspaper that teaches basic journalism skills to Bronx high school students. We had a great turnout of burgeoning reporters who gave it their all in crafting their pieces that are presented below. We want to publicly thank New York City Councilman Fernando Cabrera and The Simon Bolivar Foundation for making this possible. A special thanks to our instructor, Katina Paron, who engaged students to always think like a journalist. With that, here are the Bronx Youth Heard stories for the Fall-Winter 2014/2015 session.

 

Does Class Size Matter? Students Think ‘Meh: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Sad Adib asks students in New York City public schools about what class sizes really mean to them.

 

 

 

Classroom Writes off Cursive, But It Remains a Requirement: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Briana Anderson explains how students may have difficulty with cursive when it is not taught in the classroom.

 

 

 

For Teens, Parenting Styles Can Be Found in the Streets: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Karina Caban shares how teenage parents in the Bronx can find help with parenting in the borough. 

 

 

 

School Cell Phone Ban Calls for Better Days, Say Students: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Mamasa Dukuray reports on the pending plan to lift the cell phone ban in New York City public schools.

 

 

 

Nagging Welfare Perceptions Result in Shame for Recipients: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Brittney Herrera looks into some of the perceptions Bronxites have about people on welfare.

 

 

 

Depressed Teens Seek Comfort Beyond Medication: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Jessica Meneses explores different approaches to helping teens suffering from depression.

 

 

 

Gloves Before Books, a Young Boxers Gamble: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Nicholas Robinson shares the story of high school senior Daniel Martinez, who is seeking a career in sports as a boxer.

 

 

 

Without a Computer, Homework Help Extra Tough: Bronx Youth Heard reporter Daisy Torres explores the challenges computer-deprived students faced when mandated to complete their assignments on a computer.