Above the Noise.

Above the Noise is an award-winning video series from KQED for teens that cuts through hype and dives deep into the research behind issues affecting their daily lives. Host Myles Bess investigates controversial topics and helps students to draw informed conclusions while inspiring media literacy skills and civic engagement.

Accompanying the Above the Noise videos are classroom supports specific to each video on PBS LearningMedia, including a lesson plan, viewing guide, and sentence frames for diverse

learners that encourage student voice and foster civil conversation about complex topics.