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SUMMARY:Docathon: Stories for Change
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CDT\nJoin us for Docathon: Stories of Change! This global storytelling movement empowers young people to create short films on issues they care about in their own communities. The morning session brings the world stage to your seat\, featuring films submitted by youth filmmakers from across the globe. Hear directly from the young people behind the lens as they share the stories\, challenges\, and change they captured on screen. Docathon gives students a powerful voice while building future-ready skills in creativity\, critical thinking\, communication\, and empathy. Most participants are first-time filmmakers using nothing more than a mobile phone\, proving that heart matters far more than gear. Come ready to be moved\, inspired\, and reminded of what becomes possible when young people are trusted to tell their own stories. \nPre-registration is required. There is no fee to participate. 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/docathon-stories-for-change/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Youth Voices Leading the Way
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CDT\nWhat does it look like when young people don’t just participate in change but lead it? \nJoin this reflective and energizing session where youth from across the country share what they’ve learned\, what they’re still working toward\, and what they need from the adults and organizations who stand alongside them. \nThrough storytelling\, dialogue\, and a collective call to action\, this session reminds us why we’re all here — and challenges us to go back to our communities ready to listen first\, and follow their lead. \nFacilitator: Isabella Sullivan\, NYLC  \nPanelists: Renad Boamar\, student; Mariah Eskel\, student; Emiliana Korin\, student
URL:https://nylc.org/event/youth-voices-leading-the-way/
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SUMMARY:Hackathon: Trailers for the Planet
DESCRIPTION:April 22\, 2026\, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. CDT\nWhat if young people could pitch solutions to the world’s biggest challenges in under two minutes? Join us for a hands-on Hackathon led by Docathon\, where student teams will compete to create short film trailers that imagine a better future for our planet. Working together in real time\, participants will brainstorm\, script\, and produce original trailers that combine creativity\, storytelling\, and a call to action. This is not a passive session. It is a live\, high-energy challenge that puts young people in the director’s chair and invites everyone in the room to cheer them on. Come ready to collaborate\, create\, and see what this generation can do when given the tools\, the time\, and the stage. \nPre-registration required. You do not have to attend the morning session to participate in the afternoon Hackathon. 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/hackathon-trailers-for-the-planet/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Training\, Real Research\, Real Impact: Is Your School a Fit for SLICE?
DESCRIPTION:Apr. 1\, 3:30 pm CT | Apr. 16\, 8:30 am CT | May 6\, 11:30 am CT | May 12\, 4:00 pm CT\nYoung people are the future of democracy — but research shows their trust in democratic institutions is at an all-time low. Educators are uniquely positioned to change that. NYLC has spent over 40 years helping teachers do exactly that through service-learning\, youth leadership\, and student voice. SLICE (Service-Learning in Civic Education) is the next step: a national study to document what works and bring it to scale. \nNYLC is partnering with public high schools across the U.S. to implement high-quality service-learning in at least three core classes over two school years — with full training and ongoing support provided throughout. \nParticipation is straightforward. NYLC trains teachers in service-learning pedagogy\, which they implement in their classroom. Following the district approval and parent consent process\, educators and students complete brief surveys at the start and end of each semester. A research team from the University of Minnesota will also conduct interviews and focus groups to capture your experience in depth. \n\nProfessional Development: Free\, high-quality training from NYLC\, with clock hours that count toward your state licensure requirements — at no cost to you or your school.\nNational Community: Join a virtual network of educators nationwide who are doing this work\, sharing what’s working\, and building something together.\nStudent Success: Give your students hands-on\, community-connected learning backed by decades of evidence — and watch engagement follow.\nShape the Field: Your classroom becomes part of the national conversation. Help define best practices for democratic education that will influence schools here and abroad.\n\nSites are now being selected for the 2026–27 school year. Find out what’s involved\, what your school gains\, and whether your high school qualifies. \n  \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/9VXHgx4ZcDdfMYWe8\n  \nFor questions\, or if you’re interested but can’t attend\, contact us at psiebert@nylc.org. \nThis event will take place on the dates below via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date. \n 
URL:https://nylc.org/event/your-school-fit-for-slice/
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Power of Service-Learning to Support the California Civic Seal of Engagement
DESCRIPTION:May 27\, 11:30 am CDT / 9:30 am PDT\nJoin the National Youth Leadership Council for a brief yet impactful virtual session designed specifically for California school district leaders and educators.  \nThis 30-minute event will highlight how high-quality service-learning can be a powerful strategy to support students in achieving the California State Seal of Civic Engagement. \nDuring this session\, you will: \n\nLearn how service-learning aligns with the Civic Seal criteria\nExplore real-world examples from California school districts\nDiscover tools and resources to help integrate service-learning into your curriculum\nHear how NYLC can support your district with training\, curriculum planning\, and ongoing guidance\n\n  \nWhether you’re just beginning to explore the Civic Seal or looking to deepen your existing efforts\, this session will provide practical insights and pathways for success. \nRegister now and join us in empowering students to become informed\, active\, and engaged citizens through service-learning. \nFor questions\, or to schedule a consultation\, please contact us at nylcweb@nylc.org. \nThis event will take place on Wednesday\, May 27 at 11:30 am CT/9:30 am PT via Zoom. You will receive the link to join the Zoom call closer to the date.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/california-civic-seal-info-session/
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SUMMARY:A Day on the Hill: Elevating Youth as Solutions on Capitol Hill
DESCRIPTION:June 22\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\, Washington\, D.C.\nThe National Service-Learning Conference is excited to offer a powerful opportunity for youth and their adult allies to advocate for young people as contributors and problem-solvers in communities across the nation. Attendees are invited to join together for a Hill Day Kick-Off Session designed to prepare them for productive and meaningful meetings with legislators before departing for Capitol Hill. \nThis interactive session will equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence to share how service-learning is shaping their leadership\, strengthening their communities\, and addressing real challenges. We will practice framing youth-led service as an essential strategy for community impact and guide participants in crafting clear\, compelling messages for their elected officials. Adult allies will receive support on how to reinforce youth leadership and help create a respectful\, empowering advocacy experience. \nFollowing the Kick-Off Session\, youth and adults will head to Capitol Hill to meet with members of Congress and their staff. Hill Day provides policy-makers with a rare opportunity to engage directly with youth leaders and hear firsthand what young people across the country are accomplishing through service-learning and community action. \nThe goal of Hill Day is to bring hundreds of youth advocates together to speak with one strong\, united voice about the importance of youth leadership and civic engagement. This is a moment for young people to be heard\, to be taken seriously\, and to demonstrate the essential role they play as solutions in their communities. \nJoin us as we elevate youth voice\, inspire policy-makers\, and strengthen the future of service-learning. \n*Additional details for the event will be provided after registration. This event is part of #SLC26 at the Points of Light Conference. There is no additional fee to participate\, however pre-registration is required. \n**An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 18.
URL:https://nylc.org/event/a-day-on-the-hill/
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