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Direct linkBoston, Bruce O.; Pearson, Sarah S., Ed; Halperin, Samuel, Ed – American Youth Policy Forum, 2005
The aim of the report is to inform and ignite interest in moving beyond a reflection on the dual purpose of public education to an action plan that seeks to strike the balance between academics and civic engagement for our students. In the winter of 2004, working under a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, leaders in education reform,…
Descriptors: Public Education, Citizenship Responsibility, Citizen Participation, Student Participation
Download full textPearson, Sarah S. – 2002
This guide for policymakers at all levels illuminates common ground between education reform and service learning and encourages the inclusion of service learning as a viable partner in education reform efforts. Leading school reform models are analyzed with a focus on their compatibility with service learning. Also included is a description of…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Change Strategies, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Involvement
Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul. – 1992
This publication defines "service learning" as an instructional strategy in which students are involved in experiential education in real-life settings and where they apply academic knowledge and previous experience to meet real community needs. The publication is intended for persons who are interested in enriching learning through…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Community Responsibility, Community Services
