What a VW Bus Can Teach You About Life

By: Student Reporting Labs

Outlets: PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 292

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Recorded as a special collaboration between Teacher Reporting Labs and On Our Minds, this episode brings educators and student hosts together for an unexpected conversation sparked by a community thread about VW buses. What begins with nostalgic memories of iconic road trips quickly expands into a reflection on freedom, identity, risk, and connection— through stories ranging from childhood van rides in Puerto Rico to cross-country adventures and near-miss highway moments. As teachers and teens swap …

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