The ways we decide to try to change systems should reflect the outcomes we’re seeking. This is another way of saying the means are determined by the ends. When looking at the systems in our society that we can change, it’s relatively easy to see there is an inside/outside situation, no matter what system. SomeContinue reading “Change: Outside→In, or Otherwise?”
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The House Youth Voice Built
A lot of organizations don’t know where to begin with Youth Voice. They complain that young people don’t attend their activities, or that youth who do show up don’t have a voice. Building Youth Voice requires a deliberate strategy for action and transformation. Eight Building Blocks For Youth VoiceThe following can be a checklist. IfContinue reading “The House Youth Voice Built”
Puddles of Youth Engagement
Changing our minds is necessary for successful youth engagement in schools and communities. Coming to understand the absolute dire necessity for youth engagement and understanding the inherent ethical demands therein is essential for everyone. This is particularly true for adults who work with and for young people everyday, including parents, teachers, youth workers, politicians, andContinue reading “Puddles of Youth Engagement”
Adam F.C. Fletcher 