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From Passion to Action: Reflecting on the 2024 Annual National Service-Learning Conference®
By Grace Chenxin Liu, YAC Member "From passion to action," we generated growth and impact at the 2024 National Service-Learning Conference! The conference stands as the largest and most comprehensive global gathering for service-learning educators, nonprofit leaders, administrators, students, and beyond. This year, [...]
Service-Learning and Experiential Learning: Transformative Learning Opportunities
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning and experiential learning are two powerful educational approaches that create dynamic and transformative learning experiences for students. Both approaches share common principles and complement each other in fostering deep understanding, personal growth, and social responsibility. When [...]
Lessons from Research on Teaching and Learning: Service-Learning as Effective Instruction
This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in 2006's Growing to Greatness, an annual report on the state of service-learning from NYLC. The article was originally written by Shelley H. Billig, Ph.D. Service-learning has enormous potential as a teaching and [...]
Empowering Youth Through Service-Learning: A Strategy to Meet Literacy Outcomes
By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership Service-learning is a powerful tool for not only nurturing civic engagement and amplifying young voice but also an effective means to meet literacy standards. Literacy benchmarks can vary based on the educational framework [...]
How Do You Know You’re Helping? Serving with Intention
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO In a world brimming with volunteers driven by good intentions, the aspiration to create a positive impact on the community has never been more widespread. Engaging in service-learning not only benefits those in need but also transforms [...]
A Day ON, not a Day OFF – The Transformative Power of Service-Learning
By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership As MLK Day approaches, we often hear the reminder, "A day on, not just a day off." While holidays can be a chance to relax, unwind, and take a break from the daily [...]
Reclaiming the Learning in Service-Learning
This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in 2010's Growing to Greatness, an annual report on the state of service-learning from NYLC. The article was originally written by James Kielsmeier, Founder of NYLC. Service-learning has been used to describe a wide [...]
Elevating the Spirit of Giving: Transitioning from Community Service to Service-Learning This Holiday Season
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership The holiday season is a time when the spirit of giving and community engagement is at its peak. Many students, teachers and families are inspired by the warmth and joy of the season and [...]
5 Steps to Creating an Effective & Engaging Service-Learning Experience
By: Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning is an exceptional teaching strategy that involves students in practical, hands-on learning experiences, while equipping them to become informed and engaged members of a democratic society. Successful service-learning is designed to achieve educational outcomes, such as academic, [...]
Elevating the Experience with The K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice, Part 2
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership Service-learning is a powerful educational strategy that bridges classroom learning with community engagement. Its impact on personal growth, academic development, and community transformation is undeniable. To ensure its success and to maximize the benefits, standards have been [...]
Elevating the Experience with The K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice, Part 1
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership “One more thing” ....maybe that’s what you’re thinking when you opened this blog. We recognize that implementing the service-learning process with your young people can feel, at times, overwhelming. However, the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice [...]
From Passion to Action: Reflecting on the 2024 Annual National Service-Learning Conference®
By Grace Chenxin Liu, YAC Member "From passion to action," we generated growth and impact at the 2024 National Service-Learning Conference! The conference stands as the largest and most comprehensive global gathering for service-learning educators, nonprofit leaders, administrators, students, and beyond. This year, [...]
Service-Learning and Experiential Learning: Transformative Learning Opportunities
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning and experiential learning are two powerful educational approaches that create dynamic and transformative learning experiences for students. Both approaches share common principles and complement each other in fostering deep understanding, personal growth, and social responsibility. When [...]
Lessons from Research on Teaching and Learning: Service-Learning as Effective Instruction
This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in 2006's Growing to Greatness, an annual report on the state of service-learning from NYLC. The article was originally written by Shelley H. Billig, Ph.D. Service-learning has enormous potential as a teaching and [...]
Empowering Youth Through Service-Learning: A Strategy to Meet Literacy Outcomes
By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership Service-learning is a powerful tool for not only nurturing civic engagement and amplifying young voice but also an effective means to meet literacy standards. Literacy benchmarks can vary based on the educational framework [...]
How Do You Know You’re Helping? Serving with Intention
By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO In a world brimming with volunteers driven by good intentions, the aspiration to create a positive impact on the community has never been more widespread. Engaging in service-learning not only benefits those in need but also transforms [...]
A Day ON, not a Day OFF – The Transformative Power of Service-Learning
By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership As MLK Day approaches, we often hear the reminder, "A day on, not just a day off." While holidays can be a chance to relax, unwind, and take a break from the daily [...]
Reclaiming the Learning in Service-Learning
This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in 2010's Growing to Greatness, an annual report on the state of service-learning from NYLC. The article was originally written by James Kielsmeier, Founder of NYLC. Service-learning has been used to describe a wide [...]
Elevating the Spirit of Giving: Transitioning from Community Service to Service-Learning This Holiday Season
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership The holiday season is a time when the spirit of giving and community engagement is at its peak. Many students, teachers and families are inspired by the warmth and joy of the season and [...]
5 Steps to Creating an Effective & Engaging Service-Learning Experience
By: Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning is an exceptional teaching strategy that involves students in practical, hands-on learning experiences, while equipping them to become informed and engaged members of a democratic society. Successful service-learning is designed to achieve educational outcomes, such as academic, [...]
Elevating the Experience with The K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice, Part 2
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership Service-learning is a powerful educational strategy that bridges classroom learning with community engagement. Its impact on personal growth, academic development, and community transformation is undeniable. To ensure its success and to maximize the benefits, standards have been [...]
Elevating the Experience with The K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice, Part 1
By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership “One more thing” ....maybe that’s what you’re thinking when you opened this blog. We recognize that implementing the service-learning process with your young people can feel, at times, overwhelming. However, the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice [...]