As part of Civic Learning Week, we are excited to present “Voices of Change Panel: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement.” This insightful panel discussion will bring together youth, educators, and service-learning experts to discuss the pivotal role of service-learning in fostering civic engagement and empowering the next generation of leaders. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how service-learning initiatives can inspire active citizenship and drive positive community change.

Discussion topics will include:

• The role of service-learning in promoting civic responsibility among youth.
• Success stories and impactful service-learning experiences from students and educators.
• Best practices for integrating service-learning into educational curricula.
• Challenges and opportunities in fostering civic engagement through service-learning.
• Future directions for service-learning and its potential to shape a more engaged society.

Guest speakers include:

Ace Parsi, Director of Coalition Engagement at iCivics

Ace’s civics journey began when he and his family immigrated to the US from Iran when he was eight. His own experience as an English language learner and free and reduced price lunch student led him towards a passion for utilizing education as a driver for greater equity and inclusion.   He holds a Masters in Public Policy Degree from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.  He is a proud resident of Morgantown, West Virginia where he resides with his wife, Clare, and daughter, Ella.

Who Should Attend:

• Students and young adults
• Educators and school administrators
• Youth program coordinators
• Community leaders and activists
• Parents and guardians
• Anyone interested in civic education and youth empowerment