STEM is 'on the air' at Youth Radio

Youth Radio in Oakland engages teenagers in creative and technical work after school, focusing on science, technology, and media. Supported by the National Science Foundation, they teach students to investigate science stories and develop technology. Students learn to create mobile apps and web apps, aiming to become creators rather than consumers. Youth Radio plans to expand its educational model nationwide, allowing educators to adapt their methods. The program emphasizes making STEM subjects relevant to youth, particularly those from low-income families and youth of color.

What is the primary focus of the activities at Youth Radio in Downtown Oakland?

• Dance rehearsals

• Cooking classes

• Creative and technical work

• Sports training

Which organization supports the educational efforts at Youth Radio?

• United Nations

• NASA

• World Health Organization

• National Science Foundation

What type of stories are students at Youth Radio learning to investigate?

• Fictional stories

• Political stories

• Science stories

• Historical stories

What percentage of people are creators in the digital economy, according to the video?

• 50%

• 10%

• 5%

• 25%

What is the future plan for the Youth Radio model?

• To stop the program

• To focus only on local schools

• To expand it nationwide

• To create a new radio station