Discusses the link between political socialization scholarship and service learning. States that information gleaned from socialization research on adolescents' political identities and beliefs can inform service learning, asserting that the relationship between political socialization and service learning needs to be encouraged. (CMK)

Provides background information on the topic of service learning and discusses the two variations of service learning: (1) providing charitable services; and (2) engaging students in political organizing and social advocacy. Focuses on the Westside Outreach Center and the Urban Citizen Project at the University of Colorado (Denver). (CMK)

States that a means to provide civic engagement of students is by developing social capital of high school students and adults within their communities through service learning. Contends that community service facilitates civic engagement and political activity in young people which continues into adulthood. (CMK)

States that to understand systems of power students must think about service and politics as a continuum of activities. Believes that a good model of service learning, as a citizenship education tool, is the historical relationship between women and community service. (CMK)