HEAR ME amplifies kids' voices using MEDIA and TECHNOLOGY to CREATE a world where they are heard, acknowledged and understood, giving them the power to INSPIRE social change.
Education Reform
Jordana, 16
"The kids don't have a say in what's going on..."
Hear Me teamed up with Students Engaged in Leadership to create a traveling exhibit that gives prominence to the voices of high school students in Pittsburgh Public Schools.
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My Neighborhood
David, 10
"If I was the mayor, I would change so many things..."
Students from Wilkinsburg School District's three elementary schools worked with Hear Me to share their wishes for their community. Inspired by their stories, the students decorated the Borough Building for the holidays to show community pride.
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Entering High School
Anthony, 14
"I'm pretty much just terrified to move on..."
Greensburg Salem School District used the Hear Me Project to record students' thoughts on the transition from 8th to 9th grade, replacing traditional pen and paper assessments district-wide with Hear Me technology.
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Hear Me is a platform that gives prominence specifically to youth voice. Hear Me empowers schools, after school programs, community organizations and event organizers with the tools, technology and know-how to elicit authentic and meaningful stories from youth. Stories are curated through the website and distributed to public audiences in order to engage them in recognizing youth as crucial members of and contributors to the community.
To get involved, email INFO@HEAR-ME.NET
