Last week, I facilitated a conversation with youth from one of our programs in Compton, California, and another in Preston, United Kingdom. More than 20 young people ages 11 through 19 participated, all with one thing in common: They are working to change the world right now.
Category Archives: UK
An Interview on Adultism
Recently, a youth activist in the UK wrote to me with some excellent questions about adultism. I loved responding to him, and I think we have some excellent conversations ahead of us. I want to give you a peek into what was exchanged. Let me know what you think? Question 1: Why does youth-based ageismContinue reading “An Interview on Adultism”
Student Voice in Europe, Pt 1
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”
Adam F.C. Fletcher 