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what is service-learning?

Serve. Learn. Change the world. �


	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.

Interview with Kathy Havens Payne, Director of Education Leadership, State Farm�

Throughout NYLC’s 25th Anniversary year, we will be posting reflections from individuals who have supported the organization and service-learning movement. The series kicks off with an interview of Kathy Havens Payne, Director of Education Leadership at State Farm, a lead funder of NYLC. Continue to check back for additional reflections from service-learning practitioners, evaluators, supporters, and friends, as well as from NYLC President/CEO Jim Kielsmeier and NYLC Vice President Wokie Weah.

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.

Get Involved: Run for Peace and Nominate Someone for the Brower Youth Awards

Don't let the conclusion of The National Service-Learning Conference, Global Youth Service Day, or the school year stop your community involvement. Here are a few ways you can stay involved.

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.

	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.