P.S. Weekly
This is the sound of the New York City school system. P.S. Weekly explores pressing issues facing students and teachers in the Big Apple. The Bell's team of high school audio producers work alongside Chalkbeat's seasoned education reporters to bring you stories, perspectives, and commentary you won't get anywhere else. Episodes air Thursday mornings.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 22 minutes
- Episodes
- 25
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A High Schooler Working at Bloomberg — Plus "Shotgunning" College Applications
With college admissions in flux and the NYC school system shifting its emphasis toward "career pathways," two students prepare for life after high school.
In the first segment, student producer Christ…
Students Speak Out About Special Education
More than 200,000 New York City students have a disability classification that entitles them to specific learning accommodations — but do they always get them? Students share their experiences.
A New York Chapter on the Banned Books Controversy
The national wave of book bans has been coming ashore in surprising ways in New York City.
News Bulletin – Chalkbeat reporter Alex Zimmerman breaks down top education stories from the past week. (1 mi…
Migrant Students Navigate a New Reality
Officials estimate that more than 36,000 migrant students have enrolled in New York City public schools over the past two years. What challenges are these new students facing? And what are schools do…
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P.S. Weekly is a student-produced podcast that casts light on important issues in the nation's largest school system.…