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Stories of Inspiration: Ben Nordquist
Before attending the National Youth Leadership Training, I believed that I had a decent understanding of the achievement gap and the effects it had. I believed that it could be easily defined and that it was easy to spot examples of the achievement gap because they would be obvious. I quickly realized at NYLT, though, that the achievement gap is much more complex.
NYLC Announces New Board Members
NYLC is delighted to welcome eight new members to the organization’s Board of Directors, who will begin their terms in January 2012. “We are thrilled that these individuals have dedicated themselves to developing young leaders, supporting educators, and advancing the service-learning field through their commitment to NYLC. Each new director will bring unique and diverse experiences to our work,” said Kelita Svoboda Bak, NYLC CEO. “We also wish to thank our directors whose terms end this year for their dedication and service as they depart the Board.”
National Service-Learning Conference Announces New Partners
New national and local partners have confirmed their support for the 23rd Annual National Service-Learning Conference® and youthrive PeaceJam Leadership Conference that will take place in Minneapolis, Minn. on April 11-14, 2012. Special Olympics Project UNIFY®, Youth Service America, Minnesota Alliance With Youth, and local community partners will each play significant roles at this year’s conference.
NYLC Hosts National Workshop Review
Fourteen national reviewers gathered at National Youth Leadership Council’s offices in St. Paul, Minn. to select the best workshop proposals for the 23rd Annual National Service-Learning Conference and youthrive PeaceJam Leadership Conference to be held April 11-14, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minn. These reviewers consisted of both youth and adults representing a variety of schools and organizations.
Student Passion Drives Academic Success
by Jaylea Falk
Eureka High School Student
Eureka, Calif.
From seat belt surveys to impaired driving simulators to influencing legislation, student-led teen driver safety activities create incredible behavior changes. Our efforts at Eureka High School have been credited by Humboldt County Department of Public Health for reducing teen car crashes by 33 percent in the past five years.
Teen Driver Safety Campaign Creates Behavior Change in Michigan
By Natalie Waters Seum, Communications Consultant
Imagine poring over 10 years of data — police reports on car crashes involving teen drivers — as a teen. That’s what students in central Michigan’s Ionia County did to assess the level of need behind the issue.
Principal, School, and Neighborhood Go Green in New Orleans
by Elizabeth Koenig, NYLC Program Coordinator
Early last spring, community members, teachers, and students stood amidst pallets of concrete blocks that would become raised beds in New Orleans’ first schoolyard and community garden. This green space will not only be a place for lessons to take place during the school day, but also will offer a safe place for community members to gather and garden in an area of New Orleans known for high crime rates.
Project Ignition Students Partner for Impact
by Braiden Skinner
Fieldcrest High School Student
Minonk, Ill.
Fieldcrest High School joined Project Ignition in January of this year when we received an initial $2,000 grant. In that short time, I believe that we have had a monumental impact on the small farming communities that comprise our school district in central Illinois.
Youth Advisory Council Leads Trainings at PeaceJam Slam
The National Youth Leadership Council’s staff and Youth Advisory Council facilitated trainings to an audience of approximately 120 youth and adults gathered at PeaceJam Slam on October 15. The event took place in Saint Paul, Minn. and is hosted annually by youthrive, the Upper Midwest Affiliate for PeaceJam International.
Project Ignition Students Take the Lead During National Teen Driver Safety Week
Project Ignition students are organizing powerful awareness and engagement activities across the United States during National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 16-22, 2011. According to State Farm® claims data, October is the most dangerous month of the year for teen driver crashes.
