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My grandparent Pascual Simpson, 82, said that education is the most important thing a person has. Also said I shouldn't admire him because he lacks one. Let me tell you why he’s wrong. He didn’t finish school, but he became...

Elena and I discussed a variety of topics including race, population (small town to big city), and how education affected our high school careers.

My mom and I talked about a lot of her childhood memories and how education is very important to our family. She explained one of her trips to Germany and still to this day that is her favorite. I personally...

talking with my grandmother about growing up in different countries

In this interview, conducted in June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Emmanuel Adebanjo (18) interviews his father Isaac Adebanjo (59) about his journey and lessons learned from Nigeria to America. My dad shares his stories about his childhood, inspirations and...

My third recording session with my grandparents, Bob and Sally Klein, discussing their feelings and memories of our past/present family and all the pets and dogs that they have had over the years.

Papa Joe talks about his childhood moving situation, family life, and experience as a mayor of Bridgeport.

In this recording, Hinsdale Central students Kiernan Lynch and Rachel Fuechtman discuss their thoughts on “A Tale of Two Cities” and how they interpreted the characters and themes.

Jena Addison interviews her former English teacher, friend and colleague Carrie Bell.

Struggles with the English language in school.

I interview one of my friends that has been going to the same school as me for three years. I get to tske a deeper look into what his views, dreams, and beliefs are.

living history project: lauren and brandy isaac. daughter inteviews mom about uprbringing in southern Illinois in the 70s and 80s.

A conversation with my father about his decision to retire from the US Air Force and move the whole family to New Zealand in the 1970s.

[Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024] UVA students Brenna McNair (22) from Annapolis, Virginia and Bob Bailey (22) from Richmond, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as part of their course 'Lead from Anywhere'. They discussed their political affiliations, how...

[Recorded: Wednesday, January 18, 2023] Jim (72) and Cathy (67) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jim discusses fox-hunting, his experience losing his wife, and his reasons for identifying as an Independent. Cathy talks...

The person I'm going to be interviewing is my mom. She has been the person I've looked up to but. Ever really knew much about. Maybe I just didnt ask, determined to find out about the woman i call my...

During the interview, a 20-year old African-American woman is asked about how the current status of society has affected her daily life, as well as families and friends. She also leaves a few words of advice about preparation.

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step mini-conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Garrett Fulks (17) is from Kingwood and Om Sharma (16) is from...

Diego Garcia-Moros (21) from Houston, Texas and Anna (22) from Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania participated in a One Small Step conversation. We explored themes related to the volatility of political identity and how it changes over time. It was very interesting.

Just a down to earth conversation between a couple guys who are still figuring things out

Meghan Buchholz, a future educator, interviews Matt Murphy, a current Elementary Intervention Specialist. We discussed his experiences as an educator and what he feels are some of the biggest issues facing educators today and how he works to correct those...

Friends, Asal Amiri (18) and Mikaila Flagg (20), talk about Asal's migration journey to the United States and the challenges that followed.

My Grandmother had grown up during a period of Navajo re-education during the 40s'- and 50's-. She had gotten herself off the Reservation and was able to get a Highschool and College level education. She found herself raising a family...

In this recording, mother and daughter discuss the treatment of the mentally challenged and Charlie’s evolution throughout the book.

This interview is with my mom, Jayne. We are both going to be in the education field, so I wanted to ask her a few things about her career path