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Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2000
This theme issue explores the connection between service learning and standards-based education. In the lead article, "Service Learning and Standards: Are They Compatible?" (Brian Loney), an educator applies his extensive experience with Active Citizenship Today, a successful social studies service-learning program, to a representative set of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizenship, Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education
Degelman, Charles, Ed. – Service-Learning Network, 2001
This issue of "Service-Learning Network" looks at the ways that service learning can transform local government into a learning laboratory for civic education. The first article, "Creating the Missing Link: Local Government, Service Learning, and Civic Education" (Todd Clark), introduces the issue. "Service Learning and Local Government" (Ann…
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Government School Relationship
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Parsons, Michael H., Ed.; Lisman, C. David, Ed. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1996
Based on the idea that community colleges have a critical role in enhancing civic literacy through community-based programming and service learning, this volume provides descriptions of theoretical frameworks and practical models for incorporating community renewal into the college mission. The following articles are provided: (1) "Service…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, College Role, Community Colleges, Community Services
Smith, Kurt B., Ed. – Connections, 1980
Programs that link education and work and implications of the 1980 Higher Education Act for the expansion of work-learning opportunities are considered in this bulletin. Considerations for designing and operating a program combining academic learning with work experience is discussed by Yolaine Armand of the College for Human Services in New York…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Cooperative Education, Education Work Relationship, Higher Education
Walker, Sherry Freeland, Ed. – State Education Leader, 2001
This document is comprised of one issue of the "State Education Leader," published by the Education Commission of the States, an organization that helps state leaders identify, develop, and implement public policy for education that addresses current and future needs of a learning society. This newsletter issue focuses on the activities…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Early Childhood Education, Educational Policy, Educational Quality
Scofield, Richard T., Ed. – School-Age NOTES Newsletter, 2000
This document is comprised of the 12 monthly issues of a newsletter providing support and information for providers of child care for school-age children. The featured articles for each month are: (1) "Reflections on the School-Age Field" (September); (2) "Tips for Effective Service-Learning Projects in Out-of-School Time…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Childhood Needs, Elementary Education