On March 16, 1983, the National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC) was founded by Dr. James Kielsmeier to train young people […]
Quality service-learning experiences support contribution and leadership from diverse voices, providing every stakeholder a seat at the table in decision-making. […]
By Congressman Brian Baird, Guest Writer Most colleges and universities have thousands of stories of service to tell, but no […]
Like many complex issues, understanding youth voice can be challenging and confusing. Is it young people speaking their minds? Is […]
Reflection is a power tool in the practice of service-learning. Often it seems like a simple act – think about […]
On April 2-5, 2023, the National Youth Leadership Council, with Volunteer Tennessee and the Tennessee Afterschool Network, will convene hundreds […]
When Minerva Garcia and Izabella Varela noticed the effects of COVID-19 on Latinx communities, they jumped at the opportunity to […]
Our nation is facing catastrophic challenges. Southwestern US cities across California, Arizona and Nevada, among other states are dealing with […]
Despite the forces that have kept people apart over the last two years, young people and adults convened for the […]
The National Youth Leadership Council is proud to announce the award of two-year grants to four State Afterschool Networks to […]
By Christian Buonfiglio, Guest Writer Before graduating from the Foundation Academies’ Collegiate Academy, a public charter school in Trenton, New […]
Parents and teachers agree that social and emotional learning (SEL) and service-learning have a reciprocal, mutually reinforcing relationship. Service-learning offers […]
While service-learning has long been recognized for its strengths as an experiential inquiry-based process, it can also be a vehicle […]
During distance learning youth can feel disconnected from their educators, their peers and the content of what they are learning. […]
A myriad of disasters and challenges have plagued us this year including the toll the pandemic has taken on our […]
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