School Dress Codes: Helpful or Harmful to Self-Expression

Mekensie Weinholtz discusses how school-implemented uniform policies/dress codes can affect the outcomes of socialization and self-expression in adolescents. She interviews her sister, Sydney, who gives insight on her own experience within schools that have strictly-enforced uniform policies.

Alexa Michael interviews her Grandmother Jill Handy about growing up as a woman and how society views older women

On November 26th, 2021 Alexa Michael and her grandmother Jill Handy talk in their hometown of Hicksville, Ohio about Jill’s life growing up as a woman in the 1950s and 60s. They talk about Jill’s parents, and her sister Sally....

“I don’t know whether to feel sad, angry, or lost.”

Shay Makinde & Pedro Damasceno speak prior to a vigil held for the victims of the tragedy at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14th, 2018— a day prior to the date of this conversation. Shay shares his first-hand experience...

Church, childhood, mother and daughter bonding…

me and my mom dive into how her life changed when her grandparents passed away... and how her brother being in the military changed her life

Confessions From High School Teenagers

A group of friends coming together to laugh and discuss what high school was like and how they feel about it.

Early habits lead to long term success

Mrs. F talks about her early life all the way up to her present life and goals for her future.

High school in 1971-1975

We talked about what high school was like for my dad and the wisdom he had to give about it

"Everyone chooses [Waldorf] education for a different reason."

Naturopathic doctor Erica LePore, parent of three children who have attended Meadowbrook Waldorf School, describes what Waldorf education means to her children as they become young adults.

About my mother

This is an interview with my mother about her past, her memories, and her hopes and dreams for the future. It also includes a lot of similarities between our lives and conversation about things we have in common.

A causal interview with my aunt
November 26, 2017 App Interview

I interviewed my aunt khyla. She is 21 years old. I wanted to interview my aunt because she always has funny stories to tell and she has pretty good advice. We talked about pretty basic things like school or generations....

Self Reflection about High School

Eugene and I had a conversation about our high school experiences, including memorable moments how we plan to live life.

Small act of kindness

A experience I learned in high school about doing a small act of kindness

Conversation with mom

This interview was about why I decided to interview my mom and what she was most proud of and greatful for I’m her life. This interview was also about her high school experience.

Monique Emond and Isabel Lafrance-Melendez

[Recorded: Friday, July 21, 2023] This One Small Step conversation was recorded in Charlottesville, Virginia as part of the Sorensen Institute’s summer High School Leaders Program in 2023. Monique Emond (17) is from Warrenton and Isabel Lafrance-Melendez is from Henrico....

My Mother’s Childhood

I interview my mother about her childhood and school in the Philippines

interview with Mr Mackey

this interview is with Mr Mackey a film coach from bentonville west high school who I’ve known for my entire high school career.