Why Districts, Schools, and Classrooms Should Practice Service LearningSource: RMC Research Corporation. January 2003. Updated June 2007
Service-learning should be practiced in schools because it yields so many simultaneous benefits. It is what many educators consider a "value-added" approach because . . . (read complete article). Why Youth Service?Source: Youth Service America (YSA)
When young people have the chance to serve their communities, everyone benefits: (read complete article). |
Service-Learning and Academic Achievement Research Summary
Source: gsn.nylc.org
Research demonstrates that high-quality service-learning has positive effects on K-12 students’ academic performance and school engagement. Many of the service-learning initiatives (read complete article). |
National Service Briefing: 10 Facts Abouth Youth ServiceSource: Youth Service America (YSA)
YSA has compiled "10 Facts About Youth Service" that highlight the research and studies that they reference most often in their work. These facts cover how many youth serve, why they serve, why we need them to serve, and the many, many benefits and outcomes of youth service. |
