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	The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference: What a Success! It is hard to believe The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference: Youth for a Change began one month ago today. Experience a few of the many highlights from the conference including mp3s of Archbishop Tutu's plenary address.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu "Brings Message of Peace" to National Service-Learning Conference

Minnesota Public Radio said that Archbishop Desmond Tutu's address at The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference "brought a message of peace to Twin Cities youths." MPR's article includes reflections from PeaceJam and NYLC youths attending the Archbishop's keynote speech. NYLC was proud to partner with PeaceJam, youthrive, and Metropolitan State University in hosting Archbishop Tutu.

» Read the entire MPR article.

Introducing K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Effective Practice

Celebrate the collective work of many communities around the country in refining those original principles and translating them into the new K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice.

Join NYLC's 25th Anniversary Celebration!

It's 2008, NYLC's 25th anniversary year. As we reflect on our first quarter century, what stands out most are all of you who have been a part of it, so we want you to join our celebration. We want to hear your NYLC stories, invite you to our anniversary events, and reconnect you with old friends.

Acclaimed Author, Daoud Hari, Addressed National Service-Learning Conference

Daoud Hari, recently featured in Newsweek magazine for his book "The Translator," addressed The Service-Learning World Forum audience at The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Wednesday, April 9.

» Download "Curriculum Support for The Translator: A Tribesman's Memoir of Darfur by Daoud Hari" from the Resource Center.

» Read the Newsweek article about Daoud.

	The Fifth Annual Urban Service-Learning Institute June 26-27, 2008 Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul Learn more and download the registration form.
Learn more about the Urban Institute.

	2008 National Youth Leadership Training July 20-26, 2008 Voyager Environmental Center, Mound, Minnesota
Learn more about the 2008 NYLT.


	In Memory of Bernard Gill Visit Bernard Gill's tribute page and contribute to a fund established for his children.


	In Memory of YAC Member Evan Dalgaard Visit the Facebook group set up in Evan's memory or contribute the scholarship established in Evan's name.


	Service-Learning Effective in Dropout Prevention Service-learning is gaining momentum as a promising strategy for dropout prevention. Read the latest research and join the national campaign.


	Introducing the Generator School Network The National Youth Leadership Council is building a community of schools who model and are committed to best practices in service-learning. Join us!


	Professional Development Opportunity for Advanced Practitioners NYLC is offering advanced service-learning practitioners an opportunity to receive graduate credits, improve their service-learning practice, and earn a Certificate of Excellent Practice in K-12 Service-Learning.