The Teen Perspective on Education, Transportation, and Youth Violence

10/28/2009 at 10:00 a.m.

How do teenagers view the city of Seattle? City government legislates, funds and enacts lots of programs meant improve the education and safety of young people. What's working? Has the money that's been spent to reduce youth violence or combat gangs changed the lives of young people in this city? What do teenagers make of the city's transit system? They often rely on Metro more than adults do. What's it like to attend Seattle Schools? What would they change? What are the most pressing issues from their perspective? Which adults help them the most? Four young people join us with their insight. Are you a teenager? What's your experience? Call 206.543.5869(KUOW). All of that after the news from Canada with Vaughn Palmer.

Guest(s)

Selamawit Shokar is a 16–year–old student attending Chief Sealth. She also participates in Running Start. She did a City Club focus group at Horn of Africia.

Bruce McGregor is 21 years old and just starting at the Art Institute of Seattle. He dropped out of high school and attended an alternative learning center to graduate.

Maraunjanique "Mook" Smallwood is a 17–year–old student attending Cleveland High School.

Janisha Sparks is a 17–year–old student attending Cleveland High School.

Vaughn Palmer is a political correspondent for the Vancouver Sun.