Semester of Service encourages students, ages 5-25, to develop a semester-long service-learning project that launches on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 19, 2009) and culminates on Global Youth Service Day (April 24-26, 2009).
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Almost 10 percent of the nearly 2,000 projects registered on the Global Youth Service Day event map are Semester of Service projects...
This legislation greatly increases federal support for youth service and service-learning, raising authorized spending levels for youth service programs from 43 million to 97 million and creating several new service-learning programs, including:Youth Engagement Zones - competitive grants for local...
Semester of Service Miley Cyrus' Message about Global Youth Service Day!
Source: miley.ysa.org
Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America are partnering to encourage young people to participate in the largest service event in the world!
On Tuesday, February 24, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) announced the introduction of their "Service for All Ages" initiative, a group of four bills that will expand and strengthen opportunities for Americans of all ages to serve their...
Each week, we'll feature a posting by a guest blogger about their Semester of Service projects. This week's Guest Blog is by Karen Boss - Director of Programs, Boston Cares.We are Boston Cares (http://www.bostoncares.org/)...
It’s an exciting time of change in our nation and we believe that everyone has a part to play. How will YOU commit to bringing about change in your neighborhood, your community or your nation...
“Next Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. And to honor the legacy of a man who lived his life as a servant to others, I will ask all Americans to make a renewed commitment to serving their communities and their country...
The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service offers Americans the opportunity to unite as a country to build stronger communities and create a better nation. Find out how you can take action on this day by donating your time and efforts in honor of one of America’s greatest leaders...
This picture-book biography for young readers is an excellent introduction to one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life...
The following blurb is available for use on websites, in newsletters and other messages to constituents: Join Youth Service America in Mobilizing Young People to Improve Communities During Semester of Service 2009 Semester of Service encourages students, ages 5-25, to develop a...
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The Impact of Participation in Service-Learning on High School Students’ Civic EngagementThis study compared more than 1,000 high school students who participated in service-learning programs with those who did not participate in schools matched for similar demographics and student achievement...
Learning Modules Malaria: Prevention, Awareness and Fundraising through Youth ServiceHunger and HomelessnessHealthy LifestylesThe EnvironmentIntercultural Service-LearningStopping Youth Violence through Service-LearningOlder Youth Working with Younger ChildrenYouth Working with Senior...
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