service-learning - A method of teaching and a type of classroom experience, at any level of education from elemenary school through college, that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities. >> SEMESTER OF SERVICE, NATIONAL SERVICE

Montana State University Leadership Fellows 2009 Practicing civic leadership through service-learning. >> Connections << Learn and Serve America is a program of the Corporation for National and Communty Service that supports service-learning and the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse. National Service-Learning Partnership - "a nationwide network of members advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's life and education." Youth Service America - a national nonprofit organization dedicated to making service and service-learning the common expectation and experience of all young people in America. Campus Compact - "a national coalition of more than 1,100 college and university presidents - representing some 6 million students - dedicated to promoting community service, civic engagement, and service-learning in higher education." National Youth Leadership Council

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