By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Youth leadership is a driving force behind some of the most significant social, environmental, and political movements of our time. As the challenges facing our

By Katy Dolan, NYLC Board Chair Let’s face it: society isn’t designed to give young people a lot of agency. Yes, we’ve mostly moved past the days of “children should

By Amy Meuers, NYLC CEO Recent studies show a concerning trend: only one in four Americans aged 18 to 39 consistently support democracy. With 75% of this demographic remaining inconsistent

This is a reprint of an article that originally appeared in 2005’s Growing to Greatness, an annual report on the state of service-learning from NYLC. The article was originally written

By Nadia Kruzel, AmeriCorps Vista In May 2020, the world watched in horror as George Floyd was murdered by four Minneapolis Police Officers. That summer, we saw how those in

By Miranda Taylor, Marketing Manager In the heart of New York’s St. Lawrence County, a group of young changemakers embarked on a mission to tackle a pressing issue in their

By Nadia Kruzel, AmeriCorps Vista As the Youth as Solutions 2023-2024 program comes to a close, we want to take a moment to honor and celebrate all of the amazing

By Heidi Reimer, Collége Garden City Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba In April, I attended the National Youth Leadership Council 35th Annual National Service-Learning Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. This conference was

By Julie Rogers Bascom, Director of Learning and Leadership Amplifying youth voice is crucial for building strong, inclusive communities and organizations. Starting a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) provides a powerful

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

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