Making the Case
Practitioners see the results of service-learning first hand, but that's often not enough. Policy-makers, administrators, and parents want and deserve proof that service-learning is an effective learning and community development model. Here, we've gathered key resource to help you "make the case" for service-learning.
New Research: Service-Learning and the Transition to Adulthood
July 6, 2006
Adults who engaged in service-learning during
their teenaged years are more likely than their peers to be politically and
socially connected to their communities, serve as role models for young adults,
and attain a higher level of education. more »
Building a Framework for Service-Learning
Written by a state superintendent of education, this article outlines
the ways that service-learning has been an initiative for positive
change in South Carolina. There, service-learning has been integrated
into teacher preparation programs and used in conjunction with state
academic standards. (Phi Delta Kappan, May 2000)
The National Survey on Service-Learning and Transitioning to Adulthood
The final report from "The National Survey on Service-Learning and Transitioning to Adulthood," conducted by Harris Interactive for the National Youth Leadership Council. The nationally representative survey included 3,123 U.S. residents ages 18-28, with a wide range of direct and indirect service experiences. more »
