Generator School Network
This community of schools is committed to best practices in service-learning — and to the vision that high-quality service-learning should be a part of the school experience for every student. Grounded in research-based practices for service-learning, the Generator School Network fosters engaged learning characterized by academic rigor, civic engagement, character development, and a culture of collaboration with the service-learning movement and larger education community.
The Generator School Network is a community of schools committed to best practices in service-learning — and to the vision that high-quality service-learning should be a part of the school experience for every student.
Membership in the GSN helps educators assess and strengthen their service-learning practice, access curricular tools from NYLC, share their experiences and projects, and improve student and community outcomes. Through an easy-to-use online community, the GSN connects K-12 teachers and administrators, giving them voice outside their classrooms and schools while providing them with the materials they need.
Participating schools receive:
- Evidence-based assessment tools.
- Professional development opportunities.
- NYLC’s curricular process and resources.
- Access to GSN Advisors and service-learning leaders.
- An innovative online learning community.
Schools that join the Generator School Network make a commitment to:
- Build and maintain high-quality service-learning practices.
- Engage students as vital community resources and leaders.
- Provide professional development and leadership opportunities for staff.
- Connect school curriculum with standards for high-quality service-learning.
- Serve as resources to schools that want to improve their service-learning practices.
