AED's Experts Share Their Thoughts
To be successful, young people in
the United States need voice,
value, and visibility in their
schools, communities, and the
larger democracy. They can
achieve this through opportunities
to participate as active,
engaged citizens. These pportunities
must appeal to their various
interests, so that their talents
and hopes are appreciated and
fostered.
The most effective opportunities to engage as active citizens offer young people the space to learn about power, community issues, the various strategies they can use to improve their communities, and, most important, their own assets. Through all of this, young people must have the support of adult allies.
Young people most often succeed when they partner with adults who recognize and support their ideas and abilities. Adults must maintain their support of youth engagement, even when young people's suggestions and plans raise difficult and contentious issues.
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ANDY MUÑOZ
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