by Joshua Glazer | 2 May 2024 | Journalism, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Some worry that the prosecution of Julian Assange could set a precedent for prosecuting anyone who disseminates information gathered by whistleblowers. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shown being taken from court, where he appeared on charges of jumping British bail...
by Maya Agarwal | 13 Mar 2024 | Decoder Replay, Personal Reflections, Religion, School Year Abroad, Science
Everyone has an origin story. For one woman, that story begins with the love between a husband and wife. And a petri dish. Lab staff prepare small petri dishes, each holding several 1-7-day-old embryos, at the Aspire Houston Fertility Institute in vitro fertilization...
by Joshua Glazer | 11 Mar 2024 | Culture, History, Judaism, Religion, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, United States, Youth Voices
Like their parents before them, thousands of U.S. teens head to camp this summer. But for many, this R&R combines relaxation with religion. Two generations of kids at Jewish summer camp. Joshua Glazer, shown right, and his mother, when she was about the same age....
by Joshua Glazer | 21 Dec 2023 | History, Religion, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Walk the streets of Zaragoza and Moorish architecture catches your eye. But learning about the history of the Moors in Spain takes more effort. The Palacio de Aljafería in Zaragoza, Spain. (Credit: Joshua Glazer) This article by high school student Joshua Glazer was...
by News Decoder | 12 Dec 2023 | Contests, Education, European School Brussels, Journalism, News Decoder Updates, Realgymnasium Rämibühl Zürich, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Tatnall School, Youth Voices
For the 14th News Decoder Storytelling Competition, the winning stories tackled human trafficking, river conservation and climate change. In its first year of working with News Decoder, the Tatnall School in the U.S. state of Delaware took both first and second prizes...
by Keya Dutt | 22 Aug 2023 | Contest winners, Educators' Catalog, School Year Abroad, Science, Student Posts, Youth Voices
Lots of people watch whales. But telling males and females apart and one whale from another takes special expertise. One researcher is using AI to do that. A whale leaps out of the water. Credit: Josianne Bouffard This article, by high school student Keya Dutt, was...
This piece, by youth correspondent Keya Dutt of News Decoder partner institution School Year Abroad, dives into the world of marine science and artificial intelligence. Through interviews with a veterinarian working with whales off the coast of Mozambique, the article discusses the implications of AI for experts trying to learn more about life under the sea.
Exercise: Artificial intelligence has varying effects on different groups of people. Help students adopt multiple perspectives by engaging in a “Circle of Viewpoints” activity after reading the article. In groups of five, students will each adopt a distinct persona to answer the following questions: Should artificial intelligence be allowed in secondary schools? What, if any, should be the limitations to using this tool? Personas may range from: student, school principal, parent/guardian, classroom teacher, AI developer in your local community. In each group, give students 10 minutes to independently brainstorm the pros and cons of using AI in the classroom, then 20-30 minutes to come to a consensus as a group. All groups should then share their final conclusions with the class and reflect on the process of adopting multiple perspectives.
by Keya Dutt | 23 May 2023 | Asia, Human Rights, Journalism, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
For Parisa Haidari, staying alive after the Taliban came to power meant leaving journalism. But that wasn’t enough. Parisa Haidari made her way more than 3,100 miles from Afghanistan to Italy. This article, by high school student Keya Dutt, was produced out of...
by Marcy Burstiner | 9 May 2023 | Contests, Hewitt, Journalism, Realgymnasium Rämibühl Zürich, School Year Abroad, Youth Voices
Dogs abused, refugees who struggle, unequal abortion access, menstrual products too costly and unsafe medical implants. These stories topped the competition. Two stories tied for first prize in News Decoder’s 13th Storytelling Contest. A story by Emily Yang of...
by Joyce Yang | 5 May 2023 | Podcasts, School Year Abroad, Students in the Spotlight, Youth Voices
For one American student in France, writing for publication is about processing the world around her — and stepping out of her comfort zone. News Decoder · Decoder Podcast: Clover Choi The Decoder Podcast features conversations with students about their experiences...
by Keya Dutt and Lusha Greer | 2 May 2023 | Contest winners, Europe, School Year Abroad, Student Posts, Youth Voices
In Palermo, paying “pizzo” or protection money used to be common practice. But now businesses say to the Mafia: Addiopizzo! This article, by high school students Keya Dutt and Lusha Greer, was produced out of News Decoder’s school partnership program....