Adam Fletcher (speaker)
Adam F.C. Fletcher | |
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| Born | March 3, 1975 Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Occupation | Educational consultant |
| Youth rights |
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Adam F.C. Fletcher is an
The Freechild Project.[2]
His work centers on youth studies, student voice, and the development of democratic society. Former United States Surgeon General David Satcher named him a "Healthy Schools Hero" for Action for Healthy Kids in 2010.[3]
Fletcher was a youth worker in several
The Evergreen State College,[5] and conducted graduate studies at the University of Washington in educational leadership and policy studies. He graduated from Omaha North High School in North Omaha, Nebraska
.
Since 2007, Fletcher has been the owner and lead consultant of CommonAction Consulting. Working with educators and government administrators around the world, his consultancy focuses on democratic education.[6][7] Additionally, he regularly speaks at local, state, national and international conferences across North America, in Brazil and beyond.[8][9]
Fletcher has also served as a director and advisor to several organizations including the
Taylor and Francis.[12] He has written more than 50 publications related to education, youth work and social change
.
Select bibliography
- Democracy Deficit Disorder: Learning Democracy with Young People (2023) ISBN 9781636673844
- Steps to Youth Leadership in Modern Times (2022) ISBN 979-8363787553
- #OmahaBlackHistory: African American People, Places and Events from the History of Omaha, Nebraska (2021) ISBN 979-8701245707
- Student Voice Revolution: The Meaningful Student Involvement Handbook (2017) ISBN 0692954449
- North Omaha History, Volume Three (2016) ISBN 978-1533361981
- North Omaha History, Volume Two (2016) ISBN 978-1539578635
- North Omaha History, Volume One (2016) ISBN 978-1533361981
- Facing Adultism (2015) ISBN 978-1517641238
- The Guide to Student Voice, 2nd edition. (2014) ISBN 0692217320
- The Practice of Youth Engagement (2014) ISBN 1501001752
- School Boards of the Future: A Guide to Students as Education Decision-Makers (2014) ISBN 1502983443
- The Freechild Project Guide to Youth-Driven Programming. (2013) ISBN 1482607727
- Suffering Love, Laughing at Myself (2013) ISBN 1492244651
- SoundOut Student Voice Curriculum. (2007) ISBN 1483941396
References
- ^ "Imagine Miami: Adam Fletcher". Human Services Coalition of Miami and Dade Counties. Retrieved 1/31/11. Archived January 31, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Local Children’s Health Crusader Receives National Honor: Olympia’s Adam Fletcher Recognized for Commitment to Healthy Kid". Action for Healthy Kids. October 4, 2010. Retrieved January 22, 2011.
- ^ Lange-Kubick, C. (1998) "Adam's actions dispel Generation Xer myth," Lincoln Journal-Star. April 5, 1998.
- ^ "Alumni Matters" Archived 2008-07-06 at the Wayback Machine, The Evergreen Magazine. The Evergreen State College. Winter 2004. p 31. Retrieved November 10, 2008.
- ^ (2006) School Connectedness and Meaningful Student Participation Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine, 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. Archived September 1, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Bernitz, Nate (December 20, 2014) "[blogs.evergreen.edu/evergreenmind/fletcher-cenpec/ Adam Fletcher '02 Pioneers Youth Policy in Brazil]," The Evergreen Mind blog, The Evergreen State College.
- ^ "[www.cenpec.org.br/projeto/programa-jovens-urbanos/programa-jovens-urbanos-9a-edicao-sao-paulo-sp/ Programa Jovens Urbanos – 9ª edição São Paulo (SP)]", CENPEC. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
- ^ "Board of Advisors", National Youth Rights Association. Retrieved 11/10/08.. Archived January 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "About Us", Partners in Prevention Education. Retrieved 3/21/09. Archived April 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Review of Education, Pedagogy and Cultural Studies Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine, Taylor and Francis. Retrieved 11/10/08.