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Youth-Adult Community Partnerships: Student Voice And Choice In Addressing Racism, Sarah Ranco
Youth-Adult Community Partnerships: Student Voice And Choice In Addressing Racism, Sarah Ranco
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Researchers have documented many benefits of youth engagement, however there is a need for more systematic research on participation in different contexts. This study has investigated how a youth-adult partnership addressed racism within a high school, as well as the experiences of participants during this process. This project was a case study of a school-based, youth-adult partnership consisting of eight (N = 8) participants. Five participants were students in Grades 11 and 12, two were school/school board staff, and one was the author; I directly participated in the partnership as a facilitator. Qualitative data were collected through field notes, interviews …