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Adam Fletcher is a leading author and educator focused on youth voice and student engagement, recognized for founding The Freechild Project.^[1] His work centers on youth studies, critical thinking and the development of democratic society. Before starting a national nonprofit organization called CommonAction in 2005, Fletcher worked in nonprofit organizations and with government agencies for more than 15 years.^[2] He completed his undergraduate degree in critical pedagogy and youth studies at The Evergreen State College,^[3] and began his graduate studies at the University of Washington in educational leadership and policy studies. For the last decade Fletcher has worked with educators, youth workers and government administrators around the world on democratizing educational practice and policy in schools and youth programs.^[4]^[5] He also serves as a director and advisor to several organizations,^[6]^[7]^[8] and is a contributing editor to the Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies.^[9]

[edit] Selected works

Fletcher, A. "The Architecture of Ownership", Educational Leadership. 66, 3. November 2008. Retrieved 11/10/2008.
Fletcher, A. (2008) "Students as Partners in Learning: Adam Fletcher Talks about Meaningful Student Involvement", Leadership Information. Volume 7 Number 4. School Information and Research Service.
Fletcher, A. (2007) SoundOut Student Voice Curriculum. Olympia, WA: CommonAction.
With Sazama, J. and Young, K. (2007) 15 Points to Successfully Involving Youth on Boards. Boston, MA: Youth On Board.
Fletcher, A. (2006) Washington Youth Voice Handbook. Olympia, WA: CommonAction for the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Fletcher, A. (2004) "The Youth Voice Movement: A Lost Dream of Yesterday or a Bold Vision for Tomorrow?" in The Generator: Journal of Service-Learning and Youth Leadership.
Fletcher, A. (2004) "Meaningful Student Involvement," in School Culture: An Introduction. Gates Foundation Small Schools Project.

[edit] References

^ Giroux, H. and Searls Giroux, S. (2004) Take Back Higher Education: Race, Youth, and the Crisis of Democracy in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave MacMillan. p. 115.
^ Lange-Kubick, C. (1998) "Adam's actions dispel Generation Xer myth," Lincoln Journal-Star. April 5, 1998.
^ "Alumni Matters", The Evergreen Magazine. The Evergreen State College. Winter 2004. p 31. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
^ (2006) School Connectedness and Meaningful Student Participation, US Department of Education. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
^ "Seminário internacional debate legalidade e estatuto da juventude", Projeto Juventude and Instituto Cidadania. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
^ "Board of Directors", Kijana Voices. Retrieved 11/10/08.
^ "Board of Advisors", National Youth Rights Association. Retrieved 11/10/08.
^ "About Us", Partners in Prevention Education. Retrieved 3/21/09.
^ Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies, Taylor and Francis. Retrieved 11/10/08.

[edit] External links

Personal website

[0] Giroux, H. and Searls Giroux, S. (2004) Take Back Higher Education: Race, Youth, and the Crisis of Democracy in the Post-Civil Rights Era. New York: Palgrave MacMillan. p. 115.

[1] Lange-Kubick, C. (1998) "Adam's actions dispel Generation Xer myth," Lincoln Journal-Star. April 5, 1998.

[2] "Alumni Matters", The Evergreen Magazine. The Evergreen State College. Winter 2004. p 31. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

[3] (2006) School Connectedness and Meaningful Student Participation, US Department of Education. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

[4] "Seminário internacional debate legalidade e estatuto da juventude", Projeto Juventude and Instituto Cidadania. Retrieved November 10, 2008.

[5] "Board of Directors", Kijana Voices. Retrieved 11/10/08.

[6] "Board of Advisors", National Youth Rights Association. Retrieved 11/10/08.

[7] "About Us", Partners in Prevention Education. Retrieved 3/21/09.

[8] Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies, Taylor and Francis. Retrieved 11/10/08.

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