When Police Come Near, BB Guns Look All Too Real

A sound-rich story that aired on All Things Considered that looks at replica bb guns, from the perspective of youth, families, and cops (2016).

Teachers Around The Country Get Creative To Improve Student Literacy

A three-part series on creative approaches to literacy for NPR's Here & Now.

In Baltimore, Maryland, third grade students in Baltimore Schools receive a copy of "My Baltimore Book." The idea is to engage students in familiar topics to help them with reading comprehension. Aired as a feature on NPR and WYPR (2015).

Is Private Investment In Public Housing Good For Baltimore?

A new program that allows allows real estate companies to buy a share of public housing buildings is causing controversy in Baltimore. Some say the Rental Assistance Demonstration program frees up needed funding for affordable housing programs, but others worry that the program shows a cutback on government commitment to public housing and leans too heavily on the private sector. From the Here & Now Contributors Network, Jonna McKone of WYPR in Baltimore explains the story of public housing's future and past (2014).