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Eighth Annual National Urban Service-Learning Institute Explored Connections between Service-Learning and STEM
On August 15 and 16, more than 200 educators and researchers from across the United States came together in St. Paul, Minn., at the Eighth Annual National Urban Service-Learning Institute. This year, the gathering took place within the Colloquium on P-12 STEM Education Research at the University of Minnesota. Attendees explored how service-learning can help improve and integrate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) instruction, particularly in urban settings.
The UPS Foundation Awards $250,000 Grant to the National Youth Leadership Council
The National Youth Leadership Council is proud to announce that it has received a $250,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of the United Parcel Service (UPS).
AmeriCorps Vista and Promise Fellows Make a Big Impact in One Short Year
It was for a good cause, after all, helping a young camper get the confidence to show off her singing voice at the talent show during the National Youth Leadership Training. “And so,” says AmeriCorps Promise Fellow Irina Vaynerman, “that’s how I found myself on stage in a sequined mermaid costume dancing around in my Chacos to the Little Mermaid’s ‘Part of Your World.’”
Project Ignition Grant Application Help Available
NYLC is offering webinars designed to strengthen Project Ignition grant applications. Applications are due Nov. 15 and may be accessed here: http://www.sfprojectignition.com/
Project Ignition Grants Available for Students to Address Teen Driver Safety and Save Lives on the Road
The National Youth Leadership Council® and State Farm® are pleased to announce the availability of $2,000 Project Ignition grants for public high schools to support their students in addressing teen driver safety through service-learning.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. That's a staggering statistic that young people, in partnership with their teachers and communities, are working to change through Project Ignition.
Guilford County Schools Works with NYLC to Bring Service-Learning District-Wide
In Greensboro, N.C., a cadre of teachers spent weeks over the summer planning new service-learning experiences to engage in with their students during the upcoming school year. Through the leadership of Guilford County Schools Superintendent Maurice (Mo) Green; Executive Director, Student Services Brenda Elliot-Johnson; and numerous staff from across this school district, the school district has created a wellspring of support among teachers and students for academically rigorous service-learning.
Young Leaders Work to Help Solve Achievement Gap
On Saturday, July 23, NYLC youth and adult staff said goodbye to 30 high school students who came from around the country for the eight-day National Youth Leadership Training program.
National Urban Service-Learning Institute Session Information Available
Detailed session and workshop information is now available for the National Urban Service-Learning Institute at the Colloquium on P-12 STEM Education Research, Aug. 15-16, 2011.The STEM Education Center website has a page with the full session information, and online registration is still open.
NYLC to Host Five Promise Fellows for 2011-2012
NYLC will be hosting five AmeriCorps Promise Fellows for 2011-12, expanding our capacity for program planning and evaluation, particularly with issues around the achievement gap. NYLC has a long history of hosting 1-2 Promise Fellows during the year, and we are excited by the new training and evaluation work the additional staff will enable.
Rebuilding Continues After North Minneapolis Tornadoes
2011 has been a record setting year for tornados, most notably that which hit Joplin, Missouri; one of the top ten deadliest tornadoes in recordkeeping history. These events motivate many wanting to help those affected, and youth are especially eager to help and be involved.
