The Generator Blog

Your spot for resources, opinions, and tools that advance the leadership of youth to become civically engaged and informed global citizens.

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 […]

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 […]

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 Grace C. Liu, NYLC YAC Member   In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), service-learning, and the IPARD framework, the landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. From individualized […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By: Julie Rogers Bascom, Director, Learning and Leadership Over the past 2 years, we’ve been collecting reflections from practitioners on why they use service-learning. We’ve captured responses from K-12 teachers, district administrators, […]

The National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC), a leading advocate for youth development and service-learning, is proud to announce the release of its latest report, “Pathways to Impact: Service-Learning as a […]

By Bella Sullivan, NYLC Intern Zahra Ali, a current senior at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, has been working with NYLC in many capacities for several years. She aspires to be […]

By Bella Sullivan, NYLC Intern I’m the daughter of a service-learning practitioner, so I’ve had my fair share of volunteer experiences. For many years, I mindlessly engaged, treating each experience […]

By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Service-learning is an approach to teaching and learning where students use academic and civic knowledge and skills to address a genuine community need. When service-learning […]

By Bella Sullivan, NYLC Intern Latinx teens in metro Washington, DC are doing more than reacting to emergencies, they’re preparing for the next one. Youth as young as 14 and […]