tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123144752024-03-19T00:18:42.904-04:00Service-Learning BlogThe online voice of the service-learning community.National Service-Learning Partnershiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16975530789032542899noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-7691294694468337402011-04-15T15:09:00.003-04:002011-04-15T15:20:38.843-04:00About 2 Hours Left Today: Call the White House to Support Service-Learning Funding<strong><em>Washington, DC - 4/15/11 -</em></strong> It's a little after 3:00 p.m. here in Washington, DC. The White House phone lines will be available for another two hours. Make the call for service-learning now. <br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/SLU-WhiteHouseTalkingPoints.pdf?docID=4362"><strong>Download</strong></a> these suggested talking points. <br />2. <strong>Dial 202-456-1111.</strong> Select option 1 to access the Comment Line. <br />3. Use the talking points to make the case for service-learning. <br />4. Once you're done, <strong>email </strong><a href="mailto:sladvocate@gmail.com"><strong>sladvocate@gmail.com</strong></a> to let us know you made the call. We need at least 250-500 phone calls to put service-learning funding on the radar screen of White House officials. It is important that we track the number of calls being made to the White House about service-learning funding. Don't skip this step! <br /><br />Remember: <strong>DO NOT ASK TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR LEARN AND SERVE AMERICA.</strong> By all accounts, that will not happen. Instead, ask the White House to give the Corporation for National and Community Service the flexibility (and frankly the priority) to maintain a foothold for service-learning in its Fiscal Year 2011 budget. If funding for service-learning is completely eliminated now, it will be almost impossible to restore in the future. <br /><br />Check out <a href="http://www.servicelearningunited.org/">www.servicelearningunited.org</a> for the latest talking points and additional information to make the case for service-learning funding. Okay--it's 3:18 p.m. Make the call now!Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-6835319243086918102011-04-14T12:17:00.002-04:002011-04-14T12:53:56.163-04:00Sign Letter in Support of Service-Learning Funding<p><strong><em>Washington, DC - 4/14/11 -</em></strong> <a href="http://www.learnandserve.gov/">Learn and Serve America </a>has been slated for elimination as part of the Fiscal Year 2011 budget deal negotiated by the White House and the Congress. Learn and Serve America is a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service and is the ONLY federal funding source dedicated to investing in service-learning in our nation's schools and communities. This is devastating news. This decision will drastically erode—if not dismantle—the support system for service-learning that exists in most states and, to some extent, local schools and communities. <br /><p>While the topline budget numbers are final, the Corporation for National and Community Service may have some discretion to identify some funds within its budget to continue modest support for service-learning in Fiscal Year 2011. </p><br /><p>Our opportunity to save funding for service-learning is a long shot,but possible. It is essential that White House and Administration officials hear from us as soon as possible. If funding for service-learning is totally eliminated from the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, the chance of restoring it in the future is almost impossible. </p><br /><p><strong>Take action to make a difference for the future of service-learning funding today:</strong></p><br /><p><strong>SIGN-ON.</strong> Add your school or organization's name to the list of organizations speaking out against the elimination of Learn and Serve America. Sign-on to this letter by close of business Friday, April 15. <br /><ul><br /><li><a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/SaveLearnandServeSign-On.pdf?docID=4361"><strong>Download</strong></a> the letter here. </li><br /><li>Click <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9FCQ3YG"><strong>here</strong></a> to add your school or organization's name to this letter. </li></ul>Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-5151158536838851512011-04-12T12:02:00.003-04:002011-04-12T12:05:24.188-04:00Service Funding Situation: Message from the Save Service Campaign<em><strong>Washington, DC - 4/12/11 - </strong></em>By now you may be starting to hear reports regarding the budget deal agreed to by the White House and Congress for FY 11. We know that there has been a $74.6 million reduction in funding for CNCS, and according to some accompanying press releases, that number includes a $23 million reduction in funding for AmeriCorps and a <strong><u>$40 million reduction in funding for Learn and Serve America, which is the entire Learn and Serve America budget</u></strong>. <br /><br />There is another $12.5 million in cuts for which the source is not specified. In addition, all domestic discretionary programs will be subject to a .2 across the board cut, which has not been applied to the numbers I report above. (so there will be an additional cut). <br /><br />We are working hard to thoroughly analyze the bill, but there are few specifics and there is no explanatory statement, which leaves a lot of discretion to agencies, and makes it very difficult to nail down details easily. We have reached out to our sources on the Hill and at CNCS and will let you know more as soon as we know more.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-14510554780585499362011-04-07T14:44:00.004-04:002011-04-07T14:54:58.809-04:00Speak. Act. Now for Service-Learning: Call Your Senators<strong><em>Atlanta, GA - (4/7/11)-</em></strong> Over the next day or so, Congress will take action on the Fiscal Year 2011 budget. It is time to raise our voices again. Senators and their staff are literally keeping tallies on who they hear from and about what. When it comes time for a vote, these tallies matter. Now is the time to flood the phone lines. <br /><br />Today, participants of the 2011 National Service-Learning Conference will make the call for service-learning today. Our goal is to make at least 1,000 calls. Even if you couldn't join us in Atlanta for the conference, you can still be a voice for service-learning today. <br /><br /><strong>MAKE THE CALL for service-learning. <br /></strong><strong>Dial 1-855-877-3783</strong> <br /><br />Click <a href="http://www.servicelearningunited.org/">here</a> to learn how you can make a difference for service-learning now. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/SLU-MaketheCallTalkingPoints.pdf?docID=4341">Download</a> suggested talking points you can use to make the call today. <br /><br />Special thanks to the <a href="http://www.nylc.org/"><strong>National Youth Leadership Council</strong> </a>and the <a href="http://www.saveservice.org/"><strong>Save Service Campaign</strong> </a>for their help in organizing this special call-in day for service-learning supporters.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-51864810646864449752011-04-07T01:16:00.003-04:002011-04-07T01:23:32.826-04:002011 National Service-Learning Underway<strong><em>Atlanta, Georgia - (April 6, 2011) -</em></strong> The <strong>2011 National Service-Learning Conference</strong> is in full swing. <a href="http://www.nylc.org/">National Youth Leadership Council </a>CEO Kelita Bak issued an excellent call to action from the main stage. We're looking forward to launching a strategic MAKE THE CALL day as an opportunity for conference attendees (and others) to be a voice for service-learning today. <br /><br />More than 70 young professionals and veteran service-learning leaders attended the Service-Learning Young Professionals Network (SLYPN) Welcome Reception. We enjoyed great desserts (thanks Lana!) and even better dialogue as young professionals networked with seasoned leaders and with each other. This event was convened by the National Service-Learning Partnership in collaboration with the National Youth Leadership Council. It was made possible with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. <br /><br />Next stop...7:30 a.m. Service-Learning United Policy Town Hall Meeting at the Hyatt Regency in the International Ballroom North.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-85825779467697531482011-03-31T10:47:00.004-04:002011-03-31T11:04:46.020-04:00Service-Learning Young Professionals Gather in Atlanta, GAAttention Young Professionals! It's time to get connected! Join us for the 2011 Service-Learning Young Professionals Network Welcome Reception at the 2011 National Service-Learning in Atlanta, Georgia. <br /><br /><strong>When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011</strong> <br /><strong>Time: 8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.</strong> <br /><strong>Location: Hyatt Regency, Hanover E<br /></strong> <strong><em>Light refreshments will be served</em></strong> <br /><br />Meet up with other young professionals (ages 20-30 something) who share your passion for service-learning and your interests in youth, education, community development or civic engagement. Mix and mingle with prominent leaders who shape service-learning practice, research, and policy on the state and national levels. <br /><br />SLYPN is convened by the <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/">National Service-Learning Partnership</a>. We are pleased to host this year's welcome reception in collaboration with the <a href="http://www.nylc.org/">National Youth Leadership Council</a>. <br /><br />With suport from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, SLYPN was created in 2005 to provide young professionals opportunities to develop the skills and capacities they need to pursue their interests and advance their careers in service-learning. SLYPN provides young professionals unprecedented access to seasoned leaders and service-learning pioneers by providing the resources, tools, information, and connections they need to reach success. <br /><br />Learn more about SLYPN <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CM_ypn">here</a>. If you haven't done so already, stay connected to SLYPN via LinkedIn (search for Service-Learning Young Professionals Network). <br /><br />See you in Atlanta!Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-86063836887728436462011-03-16T12:55:00.003-04:002011-03-16T13:00:47.739-04:00Senators Receive 10,000 Phone Calls in Support of Service and Service-Learning<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTLrRmrTj2jPbyN3l9Y2TlG4nc4rLdbHaFTG1hDH8GpaVaF03sQEyeyCIS_YklSJhJQ9Nc88oRZ6wn8HXbdoCIshOPb3kMX35Jhm3_Mztgs8AZozwC20ivdo7fCUNPev5Uf2KVg/s1600/IMadeCall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584723335458817106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguTLrRmrTj2jPbyN3l9Y2TlG4nc4rLdbHaFTG1hDH8GpaVaF03sQEyeyCIS_YklSJhJQ9Nc88oRZ6wn8HXbdoCIshOPb3kMX35Jhm3_Mztgs8AZozwC20ivdo7fCUNPev5Uf2KVg/s200/IMadeCall.jpg" /></a><br /><div><strong><em>March 16, 2011 -</em></strong> The <a href="http://www.saveservice.org/">Save Service Campaign </a>team just reported that approximately 10,000 calls were made to members of the U.S. Senate on a single day! Can they hear us now?</div>Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-32252859223499111652011-03-15T13:28:00.002-04:002011-03-15T13:35:58.628-04:00Make the Call for Service & Service-Learning Today!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_d8PFel9CRt6EfWFuZqwQLcGeG9bltYdmme76ufI84a-5MZHH3ElwltfG2jAjyrD4bj1OSjJXAoa8bFBHKx7UmmgbiYeWjoMdf92av2aEqldzs4j8OH_Bp26-_PNweHOBZcjB_Q/s1600/makeTheCall.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 167px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584360387729858402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_d8PFel9CRt6EfWFuZqwQLcGeG9bltYdmme76ufI84a-5MZHH3ElwltfG2jAjyrD4bj1OSjJXAoa8bFBHKx7UmmgbiYeWjoMdf92av2aEqldzs4j8OH_Bp26-_PNweHOBZcjB_Q/s200/makeTheCall.jpg" /></a> <strong><em>March 15, 2011 -</em></strong> Today, Service-Learning United and the National Service-Learning Partnership will join with partners from the Save Service Campaign to light up phone lines in the U.S. Senate in support of service and service-learning.<br /><br />It's not too late to join us. Click <strong><a href="http://nslp.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=5001.0">here</a></strong> to read the full message and to learn how you can participate. <br /><br />See yesterday's blog post below to see a short video clip from the Save Service Campaign.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-28264349729623646392011-03-14T13:15:00.000-04:002011-03-14T13:15:06.809-04:00Service Savers Episode 1<iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SrNpGOH_dJ8?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe><br /><br />My favorite little Service-Learning Super Hero is ready to make the call for service and service-learning on Tuesday, March 15th. Are you ready to make the call? Register on www.saveservice.org and visit www.servicelearningunited.org to download talking points to help you be a voice for service-learning.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-62498082154564143742011-02-25T10:05:00.003-05:002011-02-25T10:42:32.656-05:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAw2cRsy21NgVBVwAW2S9MZsMy8WKA9a8_04h-mUyaaJwxCHSPGF9KypDLOf6_ycJv8UPlGnrkaB6cybLqYin3n80nfFB-NDvsvN8AXcYV3pJIln_bqY7qXLiqX9KNGEc8IKeFpQ/s1600/Save_Service_Widget.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 149px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577651812280749874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAw2cRsy21NgVBVwAW2S9MZsMy8WKA9a8_04h-mUyaaJwxCHSPGF9KypDLOf6_ycJv8UPlGnrkaB6cybLqYin3n80nfFB-NDvsvN8AXcYV3pJIln_bqY7qXLiqX9KNGEc8IKeFpQ/s200/Save_Service_Widget.jpg" /></a> <strong><em>February 25, 2011 -</em></strong> Today during lunch, I'm going to visit the local office of one of my elected officials to speak up for service-learning funding. The <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/">National Service-Learning Partnership</a> is not a Learn and Serve America grantee. In fact, we've never received funds from the Corporation for National and Community Service. Nevertheless, I will participate in the <a href="http://www.saveservice.org/"><strong>Save Service District Day</strong></a> today.<br /><br />As an organization that believes in the power of youth engaged in service-learning, we realize how important Learn and Serve America is to providing a strong foundation for service-learning in almost every state and in schools and communities nationwide. So many of service-learning superstars and exemplary programs got their start with support from Learn and Serve America. More than 500,000 teachers and community partners access the resources of the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse each year. A much-needed service-learning longitudinal study is finally underway, but could come to an abrupt halt if we lose this fight.<br /><br /><strong>There's a lot at stake and YOU still have the chance to make a difference.</strong><br /><br />Today, more than 2,000 people will make the case for service and service-learning to policymakers right in their own neighborhoods and communities. As part of the Save Service District Day, teams of regular people will visit local congressional offices to help policymakers and their staff realize the value and broad-based support for the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs, which includes Learn and Serve America.<br /><br /><strong>Even though the Save Service District Day is already underway, there is still something you can do!</strong><br /><br />Take a few minutes to drop by the local office of your elected officials today to express support for service-learning, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and Learn and Serve America. You don't need an appointment for a scheduled meeting. Just show up! Ask to see your Member of Congress. If she/he is not available, ask to speak to the District Director or a staff member responsible for appropriations or education/service policy issues<br /><br />Use the <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/SLU-DistrictDayTipsheet.FINAL.pdf?docID=4322">talking points </a>and <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/HeadlineMessagePoints_HR1Implications.Final.2-18-11.pdf?docID=4321">fact sheet</a> available at <a href="http://www.servicelearningunited.org/">http://www.servicelearningunited.org/</a> to help articulate what we stand to lose if funding for Learn and Serve America and the Corporation for National and Community Service goes away.<br /><br />Next week, there will be a strong push to have phone calls and faxes sent to members of the U.S. Senate. Today, however, let's continue to urge people to drop by the local offices of their elected officials. We want to give Members of Congress and their staff the opportunity to put a face to the "cuts."<br /><br />A small amount of your time today will help make a BIG difference in the weeks ahead as the Congress continues discussions and decisions for service-learning funding. Tell your service-learning story today.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-70366455109345071392011-02-23T13:13:00.004-05:002011-02-25T04:23:37.945-05:00Save Service District Day Update: New Tip Sheet for Service-Learning Supporters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSb4VERCqgrxiuY95aQqQrWigfJvDQwmj2zQBLjS2RxMmI5NrksLn3fPbMWyIYFRLtKJYFt8PnZULHel-qU8WTXh9LWTLZTO_cRg9uNgBXJUcxZHRDkDK85y9XsxpCYxDu7h82sw/s1600/Save_Service_Widget.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 179px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576953721453318178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSb4VERCqgrxiuY95aQqQrWigfJvDQwmj2zQBLjS2RxMmI5NrksLn3fPbMWyIYFRLtKJYFt8PnZULHel-qU8WTXh9LWTLZTO_cRg9uNgBXJUcxZHRDkDK85y9XsxpCYxDu7h82sw/s320/Save_Service_Widget.jpg" /></a><strong><em>February 23, 2011 -</em></strong> Two days and counting until the <a href="http://www.saveservice.org/"><strong>Save Service District Day</strong> </a>on <strong>Friday, February 25</strong> in communities across the country. This is an opportunity for service-learning supporters to visit policymakers right in their own backyard.<br /><br />Be a voice for service-learning on Friday. Do not miss this opportunity to tell your service-learning story to policymakers and their staff.<br /><ul><li><div align="left"><a href="http://www.saveservice.org/pages/events"><strong>Sign up</strong> </a>today to join a District Day team in your local area.</div></li><li><div align="left">Check out a new <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/DocServer/SLU-DistrictDayTipsheet.FINAL.pdf?docID=4322"><strong>District Day Tipsheet for Service-Learning Supporters</strong></a>. </div></li></ul>Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-90400210356752436372011-02-22T15:22:00.006-05:002011-02-23T13:33:29.166-05:00Message from Save Service Campaign Director AnnMaura Connolly<div><strong><em>February 20, 2011 - </em></strong>Early Saturday morning, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 legislation that would make deep cuts in government spending for the rest of the fiscal year. The measure--which eliminates the Corporation for National and Community Service and its programs--passed 235-189.<br /><br />The House vote is just one step in the legislative process. The bill has been sent to the Senate for their consideration, and the Senate and the President will have opportunities to shape and influence the final spending package. But it is up to us to make certain that the final bill restores funding for service!<br /><br />Members of Congress have left Washington and returned home for a week-long recess. They will be back in their states and districts talking to constituents, and this presents the perfect opportunity for us to express our disappointment with the House vote and ask that funding for the Corporation for National and Community Service be restored in the final spending bill.<br /><br />We must take full advantage of this congressional break and this starts with "Save Service District Day" on Friday, February 25th. I encourage you to visit <a href="http://www.saveservice.org/">http://www.saveservice.org/</a> for more information and to sign up to visit your local congressional district office with other service (and service-learning) champions.</div>Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-28199519283235410182011-01-26T10:40:00.004-05:002011-01-26T10:52:58.590-05:00White House to Host Conference Call with Young AmericansOn January 26 at 9:00 p.m. eastern, the White House will conduct a conference call with young Americans. Senior White House officials David Plouffe, Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor, and Stephanie Cutter, Assistant to the President for Special Projects, will be on the line to discuss a range of issues that matter most to young people.<br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">We urge young people who participate in service-learning to participate</span> in this call. RSVP <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/rsvp-conference-call-young-americans">here</a>.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-51905806587938366172010-10-19T10:21:00.002-04:002010-10-19T10:29:32.460-04:00National Challenge Places Youth on Frontlines of Solving Country’s Most Persistent Problems<strong><em>Washington, DC</em></strong> – In the face of the biggest challenges experienced in a generation, millions of young people across the nation are responding by using their talents, creativity and voices to transform the world through national and community service.<br /><br />Today, the Corporation for National and Community Service joins with the National Service-Learning Partnership, and a coalition of more than 100 national service-learning leaders, educators, and community advocates to kickoff the 4th Annual <a href="http://www.learnandservechallenge.org/">National Learn & Serve Challenge</a>. The year-long challenge aims to expand opportunities for youth to serve and promote service-learning, a proven teaching method that harnesses the enthusiasm and skills of young people to solve problems in their schools and communities as part of their academic studies. More than 80,000 young people, parents and teachers from across 35 states kicked off the Learn and Serve Challenge last year by participating in 178 events and activities across the country.<br /><br />“This is an opportunity to honor the ways youth translate what they learn in the classroom into action to improve their lives and communities,” said Patrick A. Corvington, CEO of the Corporation, which oversees Learn and Serve America. “By shining a spotlight on the great results of service-learning programs, we hope to inspire more schools, communities and groups to embrace youth service as a proven solution to our national challenges.”<br /><br />Read the full article <a href="http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=1895">here</a>.Nelda Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14483856291922211434noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-34861276111589635032010-09-22T14:59:00.002-04:002010-09-22T15:04:25.675-04:00Call for Presenters: National Service-Learning Conference (April 6-9, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia)Do you have a great service-learning project/program?<br />Do you want to spend four fabulous days in Atlanta, GA surrounded other service-learning folks?<br /><br />Then, the <a href="http://www.nylc.org">National Youth Leadership Council's</a> (NYLC) National Service-Learning Conference is for you! Share your experiences and knowledge with the service-learning world, April 6-9, 2011, in Atlanta, GA. <br /><br />NYLC is accepting <a href="http://attendesource.com/profile/web/index.cfm?PKwebID=0x122187fcc">workshop proposals NOW</a>!<br /><br />All proposals must be submitted online by midnight CDT, September 24, 2010.<br /><br />We hope to see you in Atlanta!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-5958286092812129892010-09-22T14:51:00.002-04:002010-09-22T14:59:07.107-04:00Service-learning grants from Youth Service America!Attention all service-learning folks! <a href="http://www.ysa.org">Youth Service America</a> (YSA) has two grant opportunities for the field!<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.ysa.org/goodneighbor">State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant</a> applications are due October 15, 2010. These grant awards are for $1,000 each for engaging students in service-learning.<br /><br />The <a href="http://www.ysa.org/HEROES">UnitedHealth HEROES Service-Learning Grant</a> applications are due October 22, 2010. This is a health literacy initiative geared towards fighting childhood obesity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-62532188106230751692010-08-19T13:38:00.001-04:002010-08-19T13:39:38.728-04:00U.S. News & World Report - Best Colleges 2011Check out the <a href="http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/service-learning-programs">report</a> on Best Colleges: Service-Learning!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-56849373424378403932010-05-28T13:25:00.002-04:002010-05-28T14:01:20.973-04:00News Roundup: May 28, 2010The Partnership wishes everyone a safe holiday weekend. With Memorial Day weekend, many schools are ending their school year, as many others are in their final testing phases. Please remember that service-learning can and does happen over the summer months! This is a fantastic time to introduce service-learning, or to widen the breadth of your knowledge and experience. If your organization/group operates on the school year calendar, take the time to start planning for next year. Remember to document your stories and use several of the articles below as guidance for reporting your successes!<br /><br /><a href="http://westernfrontonline.net/2010052812365/news/program-to-launch-freshmen/">The Western Front</a>, May 28, 2010 - Western Washington University is launching a program for incoming freshmen involving service-learning. Thinking back to my own freshmen orientation week, I would not only have benefited from a program like this one, but also jumped at the chance! What other schools out there are offering similar programs for their incoming freshmen?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100527/COMMUNITY/100529506/1010/SPORTS?Title=Quickly-becoming-a-school-fixture">Petaluma360.com</a>, May 27, 2010 - A fantastic spotlight on a local (Petaluma, CA) teacher and service-learning coordinator. The article highlights Teri Scott's impact on her school and community. I hope more local newspapers highlight and recognize the hardworking teachers in their own communities!<br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/05/21/AR2010052104956.html"><br />The Washington Post</a>, May 23, 2010 - Stonewall Middle School (Manassas, VA) students participated in the Of the Student, by the Student, for the Student program. These students will have the opportunity to explore the battles of Bull Run and write, create and edit videos to be shown at the battle field. I love that this program combines this history rich area with service-learning and technology - all things that are so very important!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-15908040977480162342010-05-21T15:31:00.003-04:002010-05-21T15:51:38.408-04:00News Roundup: May 21, 2010This news roundup starts with <a href="http://www.freshmantransition.org/Thm3.pdf">an article</a> about the benefits of service-learning in easing the freshman transition in college. Check out the <a href="http://www.freshmantransition.org/">Freshman Transition Initiative website</a>!<br /><a href="http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/169313/"><br />Duluth News Tribune</a>, May 20, 2010 - Commentary on service-learning from the superintendent of Duluth Public Schools, Keith Dixon. We need more commentary along these lines from across the country!<br /><br /><a href="http://erstarnews.com/content/view/12514/79/">Star News</a>, May 20, 2010 - Spectrum High School also recounts their year of service in preparation for graduation. Great job to the students at Spectrum!<br /><br /><a href="http://www2.isu.edu/headlines/?p=2604">ISU Headlines</a>, May 20, 2010 - Idaho State University recaps their year of service. Hopefully, their lead will encourage others to document and publish highlights from their year of service!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tahoedailytribune.com/article/20100517/NEWS/100519819/1003&parentprofile=1056">Tahoe Daily Tribune</a>, May 17, 2010 - Information about the 24th International Project Learning Tree Coordinators' Conference going on this week.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/article/20100517/NEIGHBORHOODS01/5170342">Battle Creek Enquirer</a>, May 17, 2010 - Kellogg Community College's service-learning initiative continues its giving ways with their latest project benefiting the Battle Creek Haven of rest!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-35064382232085828922010-05-17T15:28:00.003-04:002010-05-17T17:30:08.015-04:00News Roundup: May 17, 2010<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPZYMALXPp8&feature=channel">In the news</a> is the Partnership's very own Nelda Brown. Watch Nelda at the Serve America Act Anniversary celebration!<br /><br />Here is a sampling of what has been going on since we last posted:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.news-bulletin.com/nb/index.php/news/2192-Program-brings-service-learning-to-students.html">News Bulletin.com</a>, May 15, 2010 - A Belen High School teacher partnered with our friends at <a href="http://www.earthforce.org">EarthForce</a> to start a Summer of Service program at Belen.<br /><br /><a href="http://gcdailyworld.com/story/1634895.html">Greene County Daily World</a>, May 14, 2010 - Wow, Bloomfield School District had over 800 participants in their "Bloom in Bloomfield" service-learning project! This is a great lesson in showing how one teacher can start a larger movement.<br /><a href="http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2010/05/trip_to_school_in_tanzania_is.html"><br />Independent Press</a>, May 12, 2010 - A seventh grader from Kent Place School in Summit, NJ recounts her service-learning trip to Tanzania. This is part of the school's Global Service-Learning Initiative.<br /><br /><a href="http://whitmanhansonexpress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3908:tax-team-presents-at-state-conference&catid=905:whitman-hanson-news&Itemid=70">Whitman-Hanson Express</a>, May 12, 2010 - Whitman-Hanson Regional High School students presented at the Massachusetts Service-Learning Conference. This high school won in the Partnership's first <a href="http://www.service-learningpartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SI_awards">Multimedia Showcase</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100511/GETPUBLISHED/5110374">Honolulu Advertiser</a>, May 11, 2010 - The NFL YET Hawaii-Boys & Girls Club of Nanakuli produced video reflections as part of their service-learning project. Read more about the State Farm funded multimedia facility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-23821037648670022202010-05-11T14:57:00.003-04:002010-05-17T09:29:45.264-04:00News Roundup: May 11, 2010The school year is coming to an end soon (for most), but that does not mean that service-learning in the news has to come to an end. Please make sure that you are all telling your stories of service throughout the summer!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2010/05/10/the_amplifier/community/doc4bcdb0851d2c5971109364.txt">The Amplifier</a>, May 10, 2010 - Western Kentucky University's Women's Studies Program hosts a week long camp for low income women and their children.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-05-07-community-service-tax_N.htm">USA Today</a>, May 7, 2010 - College tax credits from community service. Interesting concept - what do you think?<br /><a href="http://pirates.baseball-news-update.com/major-leaguers-honor-local-student-volunteers/"><br />Pirates Baseball News</a>, May 7, 2010 - Major league baseball players get involved through the Action Team. Read more about this service-learning curriculum and how major league baseball is involved!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/souwester/Students-building-boarding-house-build-hope-92788584.html">Winnipeg Free Press</a>, May 6, 2010 - Though just over our borders, University of Manitoba students traveled far for their five week service-learning project in Ghana.<br /><a href="http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100506/WINDSORBEACON01/5060327/1131/Service-learning-excites-Severance-Middle-School"><br />Windsor Beacon</a>, May 6, 2010 - Here's a story about a middle school (Severance Middle School) implementing service-learning for the first time. They make mention of Greg Mortenson's book "Three Cups of Tea" being an inspiration - one of my favorite books!<br /><br /><a href="http://campustechnology.com/articles/2010/05/05/academic-it-for-students-a-new-growth-area.aspx">Campus Technology</a>, May 5, 2010 - This is an interesting theory - "the applications are designed to augment student access to opportunities for learning without intervention of teachers." Do you think this works? Read about the potential applications to service-learning.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.free-times.com/index.php?cat=1992912064025693&ShowArticle_ID=11010505102949750">Free Times</a>, May 5, 2010 - Columbia College introduced new health care programs in response to the health care crisis. The two programs are both four year service-learning programs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-32983927731142090352010-05-03T10:28:00.004-04:002010-05-04T15:51:01.751-04:00News Roundup: May 4, 2010This is the first news roundup in the month of May. Keep the good service-learning rolling!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thedailytimes.com/article/20100504/NEWS/305049997">The Daily Times</a>, May 4, 2010 - Maryville Christian School students are required to complete 24 hours of service for service-learning projects.<br /><br /><a href="http://collegian.csufresno.edu/2010/05/03/%E2%80%9Cs%E2%80%9D-is-for-service-learning/">The Collegian Online</a>, May 3, 2010 - Service-learning in the classroom at California State University, Fresno. "S" is for service-learning in the California State University system!<br /><a href="http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/277310/group/News/"><br />The Forum of Fargo-Morehead</a>, May 2, 2010 - North Dakota State University students took service-learning to the Fort Berthold Reservation. We're definitely seeing a trend of service-learning going to the American Indian/Alaska Native reservations lately.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/30/AR2010043002977.html">Washington Post</a>, May 2, 2010 - In the Prince William County Notes, Stonewall Middle School received a Learn and Serve America grant. It's always nice to see my home state represented in the service-learning world!<br /><br /><a href="http://rouse-hill-times.whereilive.com.au/news/story/teacher-s-trip-of-lifetime/">Rouse Hill Times</a>, May 1, 2010 - Nicole Williamson, a teacher from Australia, attended the National Service-Learning Conference in San Jose, CA. It's great to see the positive impact of the conference (and service-learning) in other parts of the world!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pasoroblespress.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&page=74&story_id=4458">Paso Robles Press</a>, April 30, 2010 - Lewis Middle School students save water on Earth Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-53104875828035771222010-04-30T15:09:00.003-04:002010-04-30T15:29:00.076-04:00News Roundup: April 30, 2010I cannot believe it is already the last day of April! So much has happened this past month, but we are already looking ahead to the summer months and planning for the fall! Remember, the 2010-2011 <a href="http://www.learnandservechallenge.org">National Learn & Serve Challenge</a> kicks off October 18-24, 2010. We look forward to participation from all of you! Now, a quick roundup of the latest news.<br /><a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-ar-haiti-pennies-charity-schools-20100429,0,542401.story"><br />Baltimore Sun</a>, April 29, 2010 - Here's a local school's efforts to help the Haiti earthquake victims. Severna Park Middle School students raised $12,000! Way to go!<br /><a href="http://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/news/x1042559794/Strolling-for-service"><br />Redwood Falls Gazette</a>, April 29, 2010 - Read about Redwood Valley High School students "strolling" for service.<br /><a href="http://www.browndailyherald.com/service-and-schoolwork-combine-in-new-program-1.2246284"><br />The Brown Daily Herald</a>, April 29, 2010 - Why is Brown University making a distinction between "engaged scholar" and "service-learning"? Why does the language of service-learning "not fly" with the faculty? While I applaud the school for trying to incorporate service into the classroom, I am a bit puzzled and saddened (more sad than puzzled) by this article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-24558480524201135862010-04-29T14:14:00.002-04:002010-04-29T14:36:46.790-04:00News Roundup: April 29, 2010As we approach the end of the school year, we start receiving stories of students and programs being honored for their work during this past academic year. Below are some of the highlights from the past few days. Remember, even though these stories are great, we as a field should be pushing these stories all year round! Be proud of the service-learning work that you are doing and your accomplishments and keep the stories coming!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.herald-mail.com/?cmd=displaystory&story_id=244361&format=html">The Herald-Mail</a>, April 28, 2010 - Washington County, Maryland students were honored at the Service-Learning Senior Honor Night for having earned 150 or more hours of service. Nice job to the 90 students who were honored!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.westbranchtimes.com/article.php?id=5680">West Branch Times</a>, April 28, 2010 - Students at Scattergood Friends School built a rain garden on honor of Lili Smith, a student who died in October as a result of complications consistent with Apert syndrome. They were aided by a $6,000 grant for their service-learning project.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.lcsc.edu/collegeinfo/viewitem.asp?ID=2357">Lewis-Clark State College</a>, April 28, 2010 - Lewis-Clark's Web Development Program was recognized as the Exemplary Program of the Year among Idaho's Technical Colleges. The program provides many service-learning opportunities for the students in an effort to meet the needs and flexibility demands of the students.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nobel-learning-communities-inc-introduces-new-social-entrepreneurship-curriculum-92183319.html">PR Newswire</a>, April 27, 2010 - Check out this article on Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.'s Giving Without Walls curriculum. This program follows students from first through eighth grades by building on the skills learned in the previous year.<br /><br /><a href="http://media.www.the-telescope.com/media/storage/paper749/news/2010/04/26/News/Learning.Through.Service.Students.Take.It.Outside.The.Classroom-3912963.shtml">The Telescope</a>, April 26, 2010 - Great article about Palomar College's Service-Learning Program encouraging students to enroll in a course and explaining why it's important!<br /><a href="http://asunews.asu.edu/20100426_EPICSprogram"><br />ASU News</a>, April 26, 2010 - Read about Arizona State University's EPICS GOLD program, which shows how to extend service-learning into a "traditional major."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12314475.post-55338265532297850292010-04-26T16:24:00.003-04:002010-04-26T16:42:09.457-04:00News Roundup: April 26, 2010Even though two big days of service (Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day) are over for another year, I hope we will continue to receive service-learning news stories from around the country!<br /><br />Here are a few selections from today (and this past weekend):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/voting-begins-today-for-environmental-charter-high-school-californias-finalist-in-obamas-race-to-the-top-commencement-challenge-92084744.html">PR Newswire</a>, April 26, 2010 - The Environmental Charter High School in Lawndale, CA, was recently named one of six finalists in President Obama's 'Race to the Top' High School Commencement Challenge. The school is known for their Green Ambassadors program, which has been honored with the California Service-Learning Leader Award. Voting begins today!<br /><a href="http://www.independentcollegian.com/mobile/news/social-responsibility-taught-through-service-learning-1.2241556"><br />The Independent Collegian</a>, April 26, 2010 - Interesting ties between a university business class and non-profit child care and family center.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20100425/NEWS01/100425006">Delmarva Now</a>, April 25, 2010 - Bennett Middle School ties together Earth Day and Arbor Day celebrations.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/article_1ed2bc28-4f4a-11df-92a1-001cc4c002e0.html">Pantagraph.com</a>, April 23, 2010 - Students in McLean County (IL) were honored at the county's Global Youth Service Day celebrations at Illinois State University.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0