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The Wisconsin Intergenerational Network (WIN), a program of the Dane County RSVP, accepted the challenge of generating interest in the Corporation for National and Community Service’s SaYES...
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Conservation efforts in the state of Texas are increasingly being emphasized. For students enrolled in service-learning courses at Blinn College, serving at deer data collection check stations...
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The Salmon and Trout Education Program (STEP) is a hands-on curriculum that uses a thematic approach to the preservation of salmon and steelhead trout. The program was originally developed for use in...
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For new students at Eastern Michigan University, a service component during orientation week highlights the campus' focus on civic engagement and places service within the larger community context....
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Middle school students who have been expelled from Metropolitan School District in Indianapolis are given the chance to reenter the district without falling behind in school. The non-traditional...
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The loss of a parent to incarceration has a tremendous impact in the life of a child. For adolescents who are dealing with other difficult life issues, having a safe way to express their thoughts and...
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An elementary teacher led her class through an environmental service-learning project on school grounds. By allowing for considerable student input, school-wide buy-in was achieved and many valuable...
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During summer break Foster Grandparents from the Mexia State School Foster Grandparent Program partnered with local city libraries to provide reading programs for children with special reading needs...
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Character education is one way to help students develop the efficacy they will need to further the democratic ideals of our society by becoming caring and ethical adults. Through service-learning,...
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Community service programs at colleges and universities that are integrated into the programming objectives of student government organizations can expect greater student involvement and more stable...
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National service providers and other volunteer organizations that provide literacy training need ways to increase their book holdings because students of all ages need exposure to a wealth of...
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Summer should never be a break in any child's intellectual development. Summer learning can come from reading books, singing songs, playing games, listening to stories, taking trips, and other kinds...
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Often the cost of legal services prevent low-income and disadvantaged individuals from receiving necessary legal services. The Minnesota Justice Foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota, links law...
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This 2001 study, K-12 Service-Learning: A Strategy for Rural Community Renewal and Revitalization by National Service Fellow Steven A. Henness, examines community development-oriented service-...
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In Fort Worth, Texas, a reciprocal arrangement between an elementary school and a senior housing community created opportunities for seniors and children to volunteer for and with each other through...
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Participating in a service-learning activity does not guarantee a beneficial learning experience. The Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) in New York emphasizes reflection in all of its...
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The local public schools in the Greater Homewood area in Baltimore, Maryland, were in dire need of resources such as school supplies, school uniforms, books and volunteers. The Greater Homewood...
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Students at an alternative middle school program in northwest Washington helped restore a natural creek environment while gaining skills in a variety of disciplines including physical, biological,...
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Low-performing readers can benefit from regular one-on-one instruction with a volunteer tutor. However, many programs face difficulties recruiting volunteers who are willing to commit to multiple...
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Storytelling can be enjoyable for children and adults, and can also promote a love of reading. The Experience Corps in Philadelphia partnered with a local library to train parents and volunteers in...
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High school students who tutor elementary students can provide beneficial cross-age tutoring while learning about tutoring and working with children. Evergreen High School and Mt. View Elementary...
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Children in a multicultural setting may have special needs that require approaches that are different from other tutoring programs. This practice describes the Miami Reads program and how it...
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This excerpt from the book 150 Tested Strategies to Prevent Crime from Small Cities, Counties, and Rural Communities, highlights the practice of keeping schools open before and after school hours,...
