Almost all adults are harming almost all children right now. This happens inadvertently and directly; coincidentally and intentionally; by design and on accident. And it happens in many ways, including actions that are personal, structural, and social in their orientation. Our abuse ranges from casual personal offenses that range from slights of language to dehumanizing cultural alienation; structural bias from architectural discrimination to laws without political representation; and social harm including de-centering schooling biases and demeaning child-adult interactions.
Category Archives: government
Youth Infusion Webinar (February 2021)
Yesterday, February 23, 2021, I was proud to host the YES Webinar #1 called “The Power of Youth Infusion” featuring my co-conspirator Wendy Lesko of YouthInfusion.org. Over the course of 45 minutes, we shared a transformative new approach to working with young people in schools and communities with relatable examples, practical tools, and more!
Defining Community Engagement
Exploring how “community engagement” is ill-defined, this piece proposes a new definition.