Project database
Browse, search, and filter through youth-focused projects at public media stations around the country.
Not sure where to start? Learn about different project models that are common in the public media system, and see a few examples of each: Discover Projects in the Field.
All project listings are submitted by public media stations. To contribute your project, click here.
Filters
Format
- Directly engaging t(w)eens via activities, events, or programs
- Indirectly reaching t(w)eens via educators, PD, curriculum
- Media and/or educational content that is made by, with, or for t(w)eens
Ages
- Ages 10-12
- Ages 13-18
Southern Oregon PBS Student Reporting Labs Club
Medford—Southern Oregon PBS and local school partners are working to bring media industry experience for a few aspiring journalism students in…
Girls in Radio
In partnership with the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts, WICN developed the “Girls in Radio” program in which participants come to…
Rod Serling Film Festival
The Rod Serling Film Festival launched in 1995 and is open to K-12 students around the world. Students are invited to submit short films, five…
Ability Awareness
In partnership with neurodivergent and disabled teens, KBTC created a series of accessible videos that address life skills needed for transitioning…
Making Waves Youth Radio
[This program is no longer active — feel free to not include it in the database.] Making Waves is an educational youth radio initiative in…
Everything Ruff Ruffman (Fetch!)
Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman is a GBH/PBS tween brand with a legacy “halo”. Since the broadcast series ended, GBH has found a number of ways to build on…
NPT’s Ben Franklin Zine Workshop
Nashville Public Television works with young people to bring films like Ken Burns’ BENJAMIN FRANKLIN to life. Students at Margret Allen Middle School…
Rising Artist
Rising Artist is a series of video shorts highlighting diverse and talented young artists working in visual art, music, theater, dance, film, and…
COVID and the Classroom
The pandemic changed everything—especially education. And for high school seniors, the stakes were high. In this special series GBH News followed…
KQED Learn (includes Discussions and Youth Media Challenges)
KQED Learn offers free, standards-aligned media literacy projects and lessons for middle and high school students to develop the essential skills of…
American Graduate: Getting to Work
Whether you’re still in high school, recently graduated, or looking to make a change in your career, there are many resources to help you.
Vivir al Maximo
It is an educational radio show and podcast, aimed to empower and inspire youth to build values centered lifestyles.
Contribute your project
Do you work on a youth-facing project at a public media station? Submit your project(s) here to have it represented alongside your peers around the country.