The outcome of this culture of discrimination is that young people are routinely denied the roles in society they can, should, and need to be occupying.

It is not enough to simply listen to student voice. Educators have an ethical imperative to do something with students, and that is why meaningful student involvement is vital to school improvement.

Meaningful student involvement is the process of engaging students as partners in every facet of school change for the purpose strengthening their commitment to education, community & democracy.

Like a pet fish unaware of the fishbowl it lives in, each of us inherently discriminates against young people without knowing it.

Dropping out of school is the ultimately caused by discrimination against young people in schools.

Any honest conversation about engaging young people must address discrimination against young people.

Most of society's decision making for young people happens without young people, and that could not happen without adultcentrism.

Young people and adults need equitable relationships-they do not need equal ones.

Adultism is not always harmful-but it is always real.

The pattern of discrimination that allows this discrimination was set in the founding of the United States.

To fail, try to please your critics. To please your critics, try to fail.

Americans just don’t realize the viciousness of the militant Islamic fundamentalist.

Insanity in individuals is rare - but in groups parties nations and epochs it is the rule.

He is dead already who doth not feel Life is worth living still.

You have to remain cool under fire and let criticism roll off you. Good leaders handle conflict easily and bad ones are eaten up by it.

Life isn't always about logic and reasons—sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump. Particularly when it comes to relationships.

Individuals who deliberately decide not to take offense lead happier, more productive lives.

I think women want to look beautiful. I think that's an important thing. It is relevant.