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Minnesota Department of Education Honors NYLC Communications Director, Maddy Wegner
On Wednesday, May 19 at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Minnesota Department of Education recognized four leaders in education with 2010 Outstanding Contributions to Service-Learning Awards. Maddy Wegner, National Youth Leadership Council Communications Director, received the Passion Award and was honored for her longtime commitment to the teaching and learning methodology of service-learning.
YAC Members Act Locally on Global Youth Service Day
NYLC's Youth Advisory Council members made a wide-spread, concerted effort to address local community needs during Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010.
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Service-Learning World Forum Highlights Stories from across the Globe
The Fourth Annual Service-Learning World Forum brought together leaders in the field for a morning of cross-cultural sharing, comparing and learning. Held at the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference in San Jose, Calif., on March 27, speakers and attendees alike were struck by vast differences in specific approaches, while simultaneously inspired and comforted by great similarities in hopes and dreams.
Elders Reflect on Issues of Racism and Violence
“How can we heal communities torn apart by racism and violence?” asked author and activist Naomi Tutu, this year’s moderator for the annual Gathering of Elders, which closed out the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference on March 27 in San Jose, Calif. In response, elders Carol Bellamy, Milton Cambre, Reuven Gal, Mary Syfax Noble, and Leland Little Dog reflected with youth in a cross-generational exchange on community healing.
Youth Room Celebrations at the National Service-Learning Conference
The Youth Room at the 2010 National Service-Learning Conference buzzed with workshops, discussions, and activities for youth by youth. As a causal and informal space within an education conference, the Youth Room represented a collaborative effort of youth from across the county with the support of NYLC staff.
Administrators Academy: Innovation in Leadership
Participants at the Administrators Academy at the National Service-Learning Conference in San Jose, Calif., worked throughout the day to answer an essential question: How are education systems positioned to drive deeper levels of service-learning and what leadership opportunities support the work?
Educators Embrace Service-Learning as a Strategy for Improving Learning
It’s no surprise that many Americans believe that high schools in the United States need to improve how they are teaching both academic subjects and the skills students need to succeed in life. What may be more surprising is that a relatively unfamiliar teaching method — service-learning — could be an effective solution to improving learning.
Inspire. Imagine. Innovate! The 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference
During March 2010, the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference touched nearly 3,500 people, including educators and students representing all 50 states and 32 countries. Attendees gathered at the convention center in San Jose, Calif., March 24-27 — as well as those participating online through professional development offerings and a Small Worlds service-learning project ...
Project Ignition Honors the Best of the Best
Project Ignition, a teen driver safety program sponsored by State Farm® and coordinated by the National Youth Leadership Council, celebrated its sixth year at the 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference in San Jose, Calif. on Friday, March 26. With a rousing award ceremony and celebration afterward, State Farm honored exemplary Project Ignition programs.
