Okay, let's really prove the point: young people are doing it. Students really are changing schools, and schools really can change. Here's some links to student-led activist organizations. Look for yourself:

Philadelphia Students Union
Youth United for a Change
We Make the Road by Walking
Sistas and Brothas United
Power to the Youth!
Revolt Against Terrible Schools
Schools Not Jails
Portland Student Activist Alliance
Youth Together

What, you don't think adults care? Yeah, right. Check out these organizations promoting student-inclusive school change:

SoundOut to promote meaningful student involvement in school change
Youth Leadership and Service Team
Youth Today ~ Youth Tomorrow
Big Picture Company
Coalition for Essential Schools

What, you want research? You want publications?
Taking Democracy By Hand: Student-led Activism for School Change in the Bay Area
Authorizing Students' Perspectives: Toward Trust, Dialogue, and Change in Education
Meeting Kentucky's Educational Needs: Proficiency, Achievement Gaps, and the Potential of Student Involvement

Oh, wait, I know: you wanna see the picture globally? Try out:

Pupil Consultation Programme (UK)
Examples of Student Involvement in Canada
Student Voice.

You still don't believe that students care, do you? Take a look at these:

PBS's "In The Mix" focusing on student activism
A radio show out of Boston focusing on students' views about schools
What Kids Can Do, a national organization highlighting the work of young people to change the whole friggin world
A special project by PBS focusing on student-led school change
Project 540 - Students Turn for a Change

And that's not all. Matter of fact, its just a beginning. I'm just saying, we have to/had to go to school. School are screwed up. Why shouldn't young people be the ones to change them, especially when all the things adults are trying aren't working?

Go to SoundOut.org if you want more.