The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference: What a Success!
May 8, 2008
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.
Service-Learning Effective in Dropout Prevention
April 1, 2008
Service-learning is gaining momentum as a promising strategy for dropout prevention in April, with the launch of a new national campaign to keep young people in high school and the release of powerful new research that shows service-learning’s effectiveness in helping young people stay in school.
K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice
April 4, 2008
In Growing to Greatness 2007, we presented the Principles of Effective Practice. This year, we 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.
Daoud Hari, recently featured in Newsweek magazine for his book "The Translator," will address The Service-Learning World Forum audience at The 19th Annual National Service-Learning Conference Wednesday, April 9.
More than 70 attendees from educational institutions, nonprofits,
corporations, and local government entities began a dialogue about how
to effectively integrate youth decision-making into organizational
objectives.
The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award honors exemplary leaders who — through their actions, compassion, creativity, and courage — have inspired the service-learning field, positively impacted the lives of young people, and motivated others to take up the banner of service. The award is presented every year at the National Service-Learning Conference.
Nominate someone now for the 2009 award. Application deadline is August 4, 2008.
