Fake Or Real Youth Voice?

Youth voice is any way youth choose to represent themselves. Youth voice is shared through ideas, opinions, attitudes, knowledge, and actions that are expressed individually or collectively; for the benefit of themselves or others. Recently, I was leading a workshop for parents and youth on youth voice at home. During a brainstorming activity, the parents madeContinue reading “Fake Or Real Youth Voice?”

This Isn’t An “Ah-Ha” Moment

In the last few weeks, the United States has seen a resurgence of interest in youth engagement. Young people from Parkland, Florida, have led the charge and created a stir among the media by calling out politicians and pundits in public forums, including social media and press events. They’re advocating sophisticated responses to the violenceContinue reading “This Isn’t An “Ah-Ha” Moment”