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Making the Grade: Self Esteem

From: Larry Berger
Series: Making the Grade
Length: 03:42

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Making the Grade: Self Esteem
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Slb_1 High School students from Pittsburgh Public Schools discuss the importance of self esteem as it relates to a student's success.

In May 2012, 23 high school students from various Pittsburgh Public Schools were interviewed about graduation, education and what it takes to succeed.

These features are a part of the Graduation Champions Campaign, an initiative of The Neighborhood Learning Alliance and United Way of Allegheny County, which is founded in the belief that everyone can contribute to the success of our communities’ students; everyone can be a champion. neighborhoodlearning.org   

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Piece Description

High School students from Pittsburgh Public Schools discuss the importance of self esteem as it relates to a student's success.

In May 2012, 23 high school students from various Pittsburgh Public Schools were interviewed about graduation, education and what it takes to succeed.

These features are a part of the Graduation Champions Campaign, an initiative of The Neighborhood Learning Alliance and United Way of Allegheny County, which is founded in the belief that everyone can contribute to the success of our communities’ students; everyone can be a champion. neighborhoodlearning.org   

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Earthship Loop1 Jonathan Geer soundsnap.com. self-released 2012 03:00
Przeszkadzajki Kwazi Freesound.org. self-released 2012 00:30

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The production was made possible in part with support from United Way of Allegheny County and Neighborhood Learning Alliance.

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neighborhoodvoices.org

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  • Producers: SLB Radio Productions, Inc.

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