Early insights from GPB’s Student Voices Collective reveal how collaborative student teams across Georgia are producing stories that showcase local challenges, student perspectives, and community life while fostering civic awareness, media literacy, and thoughtful journalism.
Arabia Mountain High School students Jorani Thomas, Angelina Eam, Rayah Hudson, and Daniyah Davis explore what school spirit really means, examining how pride, participation, and community shape student and teacher experiences beyond school merchandise and events. Special thanks to Audio, Video, and Film Teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Robert Calloway.
Arabia Mountain High School students Jayden Fraser and Zion Wilkinson examine DeKalb County Schools' new cellphone ban and the divide between teachers and students about its impact on learning. Special thanks to Audio, Video, and Film Teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Robert Calloway.
East Paulding High School student Brandon Johnson asks students and teachers about their views on cellphone bans in Georgia public schools. Special thanks to Audio, Video, Technology, and Film Teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Joseph Fouts.
In this personal essay, student Emma Benvenuto examines how AI is slowly taking over student creativity. Special thanks to Broadcasting and Communications teacher and Student Voices Collective mentor, Bill Phelps.
GPB’s Student Voices Collective enters its second year with new momentum, uniting educators and students across Georgia to amplify youth storytelling, media literacy, and civic engagement. Learn how the 2025–26 cohort kicked off their journey at GPB headquarters and what’s ahead for this growing statewide initiative.
Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Student Voices Collective empowers students across the state to explore journalism, media literacy, and civic storytelling. In its first year, the program has sparked powerful student-led projects on leadership, identity, voting, and more.
