Thank You

Your support of WSKG touches the lives of thousands of people every single day. Take a look at the difference you make across our region by being a member.

"WSKG is a golden light in the Southern Tier."

– Patricia from Pine City, NY

EDUCATION IN THE COMMUNITY

“Hiding in Plain Sight” — thank you for your role in bringing important conversations about mental health to our community, building on Ken Burns' documentary.

The Ken Burns documentary Hiding in Plain Sight was a sounding board for multiple conversations about youth mental health. The Catskill Teacher Center organized for educators across the region to watch the documentary and then have an online discussion with others in the same field. The Broome County Health Department and WSKG Education paired together to host a virtual and in-person screening of "Hiding in Plain Sight" followed by a panel discussion with experts. Lastly, the Binghamton University Social Work program hosted a screening of the entire documentary for over 150 educators and social workers on Superintendent's Conference Day.

“In addition, the Prevention Coalition of Broome County and BC SAFE (Broome County Suicide Awareness For Everyone) Coalition from the Broome County Mental Health Department, partnered with WSKG and BT BOCES to host a screening and panel that included local mental health providers, caseworkers, parent/family advocates, and those with lived experiences to hold a moderated community conversation centered around children and mental health. The event was very well received.

Viewing the documentary provided a launching point to a helpful and supportive conversation as it showcased the challenges and struggles of youth from ages elementary to high school. Those present in the audience including both community and professionals who were able ask questions, discuss challenges, and receive information on best practices, tips, and support for both young people and their families.

Not only was WSKG, through the New York State Grant funds, instrumental in helping to plan this event and bring this partnership’s ideas and strategies to fruition, staff was also present at the event and assisted with providing helpful resources and real-time takeaways that attendees could use with their families and also their profession.We look forward to collaborating on future mental health focused events!"

-Heidi Mikeska, Community Systems Coordinator/ Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Broome County Mental Health Department: BC SAFE

Bringing Science Technology Engineering and Math to bi-lingual student in our region

WSKG was awarded a $12,000 grant from WNET as part of the Cyberchase: Mobile Adventures in STEM initiative to connect local bi-lingual students and families to STEM activities via workshops and a texting program.

"The Other Side Podcast"

For the beginning stages of the project, I met with the UNITY leaders and they discussed that their group of teens had had many discussions after covid about how mental health for youth was declining.

They wanted to do something to try to help with the use of their stories. We came up with the idea of a podcast that would not only help youth but also adults and educators that were dealing with youth on a daily basis. I suggested that I didn't want to come up with a project without the input of the kids themselves. They came in and had a tour of the station and a brainstorming session ensued. The group was quiet at first but after becoming more comfortable, had so many brilliant ideas that could help empower youth. We set out a recording plan and started in May. After summer break, we were in full swing with recording and editing.

- Brieanna Moreno, WSKG Education Director

"As a member of Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County's 4-H UNITY Teen Leaders, I am thrilled to share the incredible journey we embarked on in June 2023. Our collaboration with WSKG has been nothing short of transformative, providing us with a unique platform to address vital issues surrounding mental health through our youth-run, youth-led podcast.

Working hand-in-hand with WSKG, we delved into topics like body image, social media, and coping skills, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by today's youth. The partnership with WSKG, an organization that shares our passion for empowering youth and amplifying youth voices, has been a source of inspiration for our team and the dedicated staff at CCE-BC.

The vision for 4-H UNITY is to bring Visiting Professors into our podcast discussions, reaching beyond our current audience to connect with students in various school districts, and ultimately expanding our impact throughout New York State. The possibilities are limitless, and we're enthusiastic about the ongoing opportunity to educate and inspire through this partnership."

–Kelly Mabee, Assistant Director 4-H UNITY, Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County

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