Teen Empowerment

Our work is informed by the voices of young people, the experts of the online world. We empower them to speak out and express themselves by giving them a platform and safe space.

Summer Internship

We select a diverse group of high school students to participate in our summer internship program each year. Interns dive into current online topics, researching their interests and presenting them to the team. Their voices inform us of the constantly changing state of their online world, keeping us up to date on what is relevant and relatable. If you would like to learn more about our summer internship program, please contact us.

My Digital TAT2 Summer Interns have met with representatives from the companies below to discuss ethical tech use, new product innovation and to offer feedback from a teen's perspective. We are grateful to our speakers!

I think one of the most important things we can do during these times is educate ourselves and each other about the Internet. The Internet is such an integral part of life, yet we don't really account for its influence in our schools and communities.

Anna, 2022 Teen Intern

Teen Podcast

Media in the Middle is a teen-led podcast where they share how social media and technology informs and impacts their lives. The podcast team goes in-depth on topics that help parents, caregivers, and teachers to better understand young people and the challenges of living in an online world.

We are thankful for those who shared their voices on our podcast series!

Teen Programs

New Teen Podcast Program

This year, our podcast program is a course that is curated, overseen and supported by industry professionals specialized in education. Students will spend the first half of the year building all the skillsets needed (audio production, mixing, beats making, recording, publishing and marketing) to plan, produce and promote a professional quality podcast.

Youth Voices Advisory Board

One of our most valuable resources for staying informed is our teen advisory board. During monthly meetings throughout the school year, we facilitate conversations with students to better understand the latest trends and challenges on social media.