In the late 1990s the Swedish education agency invited all new high school students across the country to be part of a process that identified new educational priorities and develop new school policies for their nation. More than 200 students said they wanted to do it. Students were asked to send letters that explained whatContinue reading “Student Voice in Europe, Pt 1”
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The Youngest Mayor Ever
In 1885, the mayor of Van Buren, Arkansas, was Alexander Aaron. He was thought to be the youngest in America at the age of 21. During a fight, Mayor Aaron was cut with a razor, and consequently shot his attacker (New York Times). In 1972, Jody Smith was elected mayor of Ayrshire, Iowa, a townContinue reading “The Youngest Mayor Ever”
Adam F.C. Fletcher 