I know they used to say that a week is a long time in politics - these days an hour can change everything! Well a week is also a very long time when you are working for an exciting new social media platform. Not that it hasn't been highly enjoyable - I am learning so … Continue reading Nextdoor Week One!
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I had the honour recently to speak to the closing celebration for the “LEAD the Change” United Youth pilot. This was the combined group that formed out of the closure of Public Achievement and Achieve Enterprises, and was part of the Northern Ireland Executive’s United Youth pilot as part of its Together Building a United … Continue reading Here’s to the Crazy Ones
Alex Kane is a well respected and thoughtful commentator. I enjoy his articles, blogs and tweets (@alexkane221b). However I was very disappointed by his recent Newsletter article on votes at 16. He has challenged young people in our WIMPS (Where Is My Public Servant?) project to a debate on the issue, and personally - I … Continue reading Well Alex, You Might Be Missing the Point!
Hands from a Rodin Sculpture, Musée Rodin, Paris, Photo P.Smyth (c)I've just returned from a week in Paris - partly to initiative a new international project, but also to participate in a special UNESCO event (organised by the International Institute for Educational Planning) to encourage governments around the world to engage young people in designing … Continue reading Reflections on a Visit to Paris
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