Thank You to Educators

As the school year comes to an end, we at the National Youth Leadership Council want to thank teachers, administrators, coordinators, parents, community members, and mentors for their dedication, effort, and time working with youth. You show us every day that service-learning is an engaging teaching method that helps students grow academically and strengthens ties to their communities. You have inspired students to grow as leaders and citizens, and you have led them to opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge in service.

During the summer NYLC will continue to provide the tools, trainings, and resources you need to enhance your service-learning practice. Through the Generator School Network you can stay connected to others in the field, share ideas and resources, as well as participate in webinars and other professional development trainings. Summer also brings the National Youth Leadership Training — a life-changing experience for youth and adult teams that begins as an eight-day experiential training, and extends to a year of action in communities around the country. Furthermore, the Call for Proposals will open in mid-June for the 24th Annual National Service-Learning Conference®, which will take place March 13-16, 2013 in Denver, Colo. The conference promises to be inspiring, imaginative, and innovative.

As budget cuts and political challenges continue to pose a threat to thriving schools and communities across the nation, we encourage you to take advantage of grant opportunities like Project Ignition to provide the resources you need to implement successful projects with youth. Or take advantage of the many other resources we share bi-monthly in the Leader, on the NYLC Facebook page, and through the NYLC Twitter account.

Thank you again for making a positive difference in the lives of young people, your schools, and communities.

In Service,

The Staff of the National Youth Leadership Council