Philadelphia Story, (The): A Guide to Service-Learning System Building

The purpose of this guide is to tell the story of the Philadelphia service-learning initiative from the perspective of two people deeply involved with its formation and implementation - Kenny Holdsman and David Tuchmann. The authors describe all aspects of the Philadelphia service-learning initiative and lessons learned through it. The guide's intended users are superintendents, school board members, senior-level administrators, service-learning coordinators, and district-focused activists. Sections include: Rationale for Requiring Service-Learning, Infrastructure, Funding, Professional Development, School-Community Partnerships, Political Support, and Roadblocks and Solutions. (authors)