What do home, school, friends’ houses, after school programs, work, the Internet, gaming, government programs, and social media all have in common? They are all places where youth can experience democracy!
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16 Capacities to Change the World
After more than a decade of teaching people around the world how to do it, I’ve decided to share this list of key skills, abilities, knowledge, and dispositions. They’re based off my life as I’ve worked for social justice, and they are what I’ve seen consistently in my mentors, heros, and students. These capacities make the difference between people who talk about changing the world and people who actually change the world.
Democracy is More for Youth
n the lives of some young people, democracy is a living, breathing function that can constantly guide their lives, inform their thinking, and drive their actions.