In a facebook conversation today, I began to write about the inherent ideological split among the ranks of folks who support my work, and across the spectrum of people who call for youth engagement, youth voice, meaningful student involvement, student voice, student rights and youth rights in general. I believe that split looks like this:Continue reading “Individualism or Interdependence?”
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My Review of Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire
Pedagogy of Hope: Reliving Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire My rating: 4 of 5 stars The book is essential for Freirians; first-time readers of his work want to go to the original, and then onward. Eventually, come back to this book and you’ll appreciate its depth a lot. Freire examined his own careerContinue reading “My Review of Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire”
The Story Behind Freechild
New York City is home to a spectacular and burgeoning youth rights movement, and one of the leaders sent me an email the other day. She asked, “How did you come to be involved in youth rights, and what made you decide to put Freechild together? What originally got you inspired?” Following is my answer.Continue reading “The Story Behind Freechild”
Adam F.C. Fletcher 