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Sleeping Giant of School Reform, (The)

Author:

Joe Nathan

Author:

James C. Kielsmeier

Publication Date:

1991

Journal:

Phi Delta Kappan

Journal Issue:

v.72(10), June 1991, 739-742

Pages:

Abstract:

Brisk political winds are now converging behind national proposals for youth service. As several examples show, combining classroom work with service/social action projects can help produce dramatic improvements in student attitudes, motivation, and achievement. Learning through service succeeds because youth become active, needed members of their communities. [ERIC]

Full Text Link:

http://www.nylc.org/sites/nylc.org/files/files/85SleepGiant.pdf

Call Number:

515/B/NAT/1991

Sector:

K-12 Sector

Electronic Availability:

Available online

Library Item Type:

Electronic resource - serial article

Library Item Type:

Print resource - serial article

Topics: Theory & Practice:

Education Reform