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Adam Fletcher

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Adam Fletcher has written more than 100 publications for a education, nonprofit, and government clients. Textbooks, curriculum, introductory guides, and program manuals form the core of his catalog; articles for magazines and websites, activity guides, a popular blog, and his active Twitter feed round out his body of work.

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  • Get Loud! Youth Engagement Workshop Guide. (2010) Olympia, WA: Freechild Project.
  • Youth Leadership and Policy Institute Guide. (2010) Washington, DC: National PTA.
  • Call to Service Toolkit. (2009) Washington, DC: National PTA.
  • Take Action series: Environmentalism, Social Justice, Animal Rights, Political Activism. Series Consultant. (2008) Mankato, MN: Capstone Press. Goog le Books preview
  • Guide to Social Change Led By and With Young People. (2007) Olympia: CommonAction.
  • SoundOut Student Voice Curriculum: Lesson plans to engage students as partners in school improvement. (2007). Olympia: CommonAction.
  • The Washington Youth Voice Handbook. (2006) Olympia: CommonAction.
  • With Sazama, J. and Young, K. 15 Points to Successful Youth Involvement in Decision-Making. (2006) Boston: Youth On Board.
  • Guide to Cooperative Games for Social Change. 2nd Edition. (2006) Olympia: CommonAction.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement: Guide to Students as Partners in School Change, Second Edition. (2005) Bothell, WA: HumanLinks Foundation.
  • Stories of Meaningful Student Involvement. (2004) Bothell, WA: HumanLinks Foundation.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement Resource Guide. (2004) Bothell, WA: HumanLinks Foundation.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement Idea Guide for Schools. (2001) Olympia: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement Research Guide. (2004) Bothell, WA: HumanLinks Foundation.
  • Firestarter Participant Guidebook. (2000) Washington, DC: Points of Light Foundation.
  • Fir estarter Facilitator's Guide. (2000) Washington, DC: Points of Light Foundation.

    • Chapters

  • Chapter: Meaningful Student Involvement, in School Culture: An Introduction, (2004) by the Small Schools Project: Seattle, WA.
  • Chapter: How to Meaningfully Involve Students in School Improvement, in School Improvement Process Guide, (2005) by Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction: Olympia, WA.

    • Articles

  • Introduction to Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Glossary. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Assumptions Behind Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • A Short History of Youth Voice in the United States. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Principles of Authentic Youth Engagement. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Measure of Social Change Led By and With Young People. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Ladder of Youth Participation. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Keys to Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Cycle of Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Guidelines for Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • 5 Ways to Honor Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth/Adult Relationships Spectrum. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment for Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Institutionalizing Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • The Diversity of Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • New Roles for Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • The Youth Voice Movement. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Discrimination Against Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Myths About Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Strategies to Sustain Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Assessing Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth-Adult Partnerships. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Adult Allies of Young People. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • The End of Youth Voice. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Tip Sheet. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Organizations. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Publications. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Links. (2010) Youth Voice Toolbox. The Freechild Project.
  • The Architecture of Ownership. (November 2008) Educational Leadership.
  • Freechild: Evolving Roles for Young People in Democracy (2004) Written for the Journal of Natural Learning.
  • Purpose, Empowerment and the Experience of Volunteerism in the Community (2003). The Freechild Project: Olympia, WA.
  • The Youth Voice Movement: A Lost Dream of Yesterday or a Bold Vision for Tomorrow? (2004) Written for The Generator: Journal of Service-Learning and Youth Leadership.
  • Why Play Games When There's Work to Do? Fun, Games, and Social Change (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Purpose, Empowerment and the Experience of Volunteerism in Community (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Defining Student Engagement: A Literature Review. (2009) SoundOut.
  • Fully Meaningful Schools. (2011) SoundOut.
  • A New Vision for Students in School Reform. (2009) SoundOut.
  • The Rules of Student Engagement . (2010) SoundOut.
  • Student Voice and Bullying. (2011) SoundOut.
  • Summarizing Meaningful Student Involvement. (2010) SoundOut.
  • Why Student Voice?. (2009) SoundOut.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement Learning Process. (2007) SoundOut.
  • Typical Engagement? Students on School Boards in the United States. (2011) SoundOut.
  • Making Student Involvement Meaningful. (2008) SoundOut.
  • 50 Ways Adults Can Support Student Voice. (2006) SoundOut.
  • 65 Ways Students Can Change Schools
  • 10 Things You Can Do To Advocate for Student Voice. (2008) SoundOut.
  • Overcoming Barriers to Student Voice. (2005) SoundOut.
  • Total Infusion: District Scores 100% on Student Involvement in Decision-Making. (2004) SoundOut.
  • Student Voice in School Building Leadership. (2008) SoundOut.
  • Acknowledging Student Voice. (2007) SoundOut.
  • Student Activism Success Stories. (2004) SoundOut.
  • Unleashing Student Voice: Research Supporting Meaningful Student Involvement. (2004) SoundOut.
  • Broadening the Bounds of Involvement: Transforming Schools With Student Voice. (2005) SoundOut.
  • Help Us Help Ourselves: Creating Supportive Learning Environments With Students. (2003) SoundOut.
  • Expanding on the Key Characteristics of Meaningful Student Involvement. (2006) SoundOut.
  • Essential Questions for Meaningful Student Involvement. (2009) SoundOut.
  • The Ladder of Student Involvement in School. (2003, 2011) SoundOut.
  • Principles of Student-Adult Partnerships. (2003) SoundOut.
  • Tips for Student-Adult Partnerships. (2003) SoundOut.
  • Who Makes Decisions in Schools. (2006) SoundOut.
  • Layers of Student Involvement in State Education Agencies. (2003) SoundOut.
  • Quotes. (2003) SoundOut.
  • Take Action. (2004) SoundOut.
  • Intro to SoundOut. (2003) SoundOut.


    • Reviews

  • Online Research Review (2004) SoundOut.
  • Eliminating Corporal Punishment: The Way Forward to Constructive Child Discipline (2005) The Freechild Project.
  • Bringing It Together (2005) The Freechild Project.
  • Making Space - Making Change (2005) The Freechild Project.
  • The Terror of Neoliberalism: Authoritarianism and the Eclipse of Democracy (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Proto-Fascism in America: Neoliberalism and the Demise of Democracy (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Take Back High Education  (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Walking on Water: Reading, Writing, and Revolution (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Letters to a Young Activist (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • The Abandoned Generation: Democracy Beyond the Culture of Fear (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office (2004) The Freechild Project.

    • Discussion Tools

  • Juvenile Injustice Tip Sheet [PDF] (2004) The Freechild Project.
  • Youth-Adult Partnerships Tip Sheet [PDF] (2005) The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Voice Basics Tip Sheet [PDF] (2006) The Freechild Project.
  • How To Establish Successful Partnerships Tip Sheet [PDF] (2006) The Freechild Project.
  • Resource Development Tip Sheet [PDF] (2001) The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Involvement Bibliography [PDF] (2005) The Freechild Project.
  • Tower Building Exercise Instructions (2001) The Freechild Project.
  • Reflection Activities Instructions (2001) The Freechild Project..
  • Fist-to-Five Consensus Building Instructions (2001) The Freechild Project.
  • Reflection Ideas Incorporating Multiple Intelligences Instructions (2002) The Freechild Project.
  • Crossing the Line Instructions (2002) The Freechild Project.
  • Open Space Technology Instructions (2002) The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Involvement Bibliography (Ongoing) The Freechild Project.
  • Quotations to Inspire Youth (Ongoing) The Freechild Project.
  • Communicating Success Tip Sheet (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • Can YOUth Be Teachers? Worksheet (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • Defining Community Leadership Roles Worksheet (2002) The Freechild Project.
  • Community Mapping Worksheet (2001) The Freechild Project.
  • Thoughts from Youth About Involving Peers Tip Sheet (2001) The Freechild Project.
  • Simple Strategies for Young People as Leaders Tip Sheet (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • Youth Driven Success Stories Tip Sheet (2003) The Freechild Project.
  • The Ladder of Student Involvement in School (2004) SoundOut.
  • Principles of Student-Adult Partnerships (2003) SoundOut.
  • Tip s for Student-Adult Partnerships (2006) SoundOut.
  • Laye rs of Student Involvement in State Education Agencies [PDF] (2001) Written for the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
  • Quotes (Ongoing) SoundOut.
  • Take Action (2005) SoundOut.
  • Intro to SoundOut (2005) SoundOut.
  • Resource Guide for Students on School Boards (2005) SoundOut.
  • Meaningful Student Involvement in Washington State (2003) SoundOut.

    • Other

  • Address to the Seminario Internacional Politicas Publicas de Juventude: Um Painel Internacional in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2004
  • ServiceLine. Adam has had several articles printed in this publication of Educational Service District 112 in Vancouver that was supported from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
  • www.YoungerWorld.org - Adam's blog for CommonAction, SoundOut and The Freechild Project.

    • Selected citations

  • Nova Scotia Public Health Services. (2009) On Being Youth Centred: A guideline for individuals and organizations. Halifax, NS.
  • United States Department of Education. (2006) School Connectedness and Meaningful Student Participation. Washington, D.C.
  • New York State Student Support Services Center. (2006) "Putting policy into practice," Making Connections. 1(3) LeRoy, New York.
  • Giroux, H. (2006) America on the Edge: Henry Giroux on politics, culture and education. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (2005) School Improvement Process Guide. Olympia, WA. p.B31.
  • 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.
  • James, G. (Spring 2004) "The Teen Ticket," Edutopia.
  • Greiner, G. (Spring 2006) "Everybody Wins!" Wondertime Magazine.
  • Yost, W. (2007) Youth authority," Sacaramento Bee. 1/25/07.
  • Deere, S. (2006) "Hand in hand or toe to toe? Mall-teen dynamic evolves," St. Louis Post-Dispatch. 11/20/2006.
  • Bohan, S. and Manekin, M. (2006) "Youth community activists size up a toxic threat," InsideBayArea.Com. 11/16/2006.
  • (2006) 36th Edition North Carolina Youth Legislative Assembly Final Report. North Carolina State Youth Council and State of North Carolina Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office.
  • GlobalLocalPopEd Journal - Students from UC-Santa Cruz wrote a review of Freechild's efforts to educate young people about globalization in 2004.

    • Contact

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