Service-Learning: Creating Community and Developing Citizens [Video]

This segment of EDUCATION NEWS provides parents information on service-learning and shares resources to help them help their children to become engaged citizens. Researchers, educators and community partners address questions such as: What do meaningful, comprehensive service-learning programs look like? What is the latest research on service-learning programs and how can citizenship be effectively taught in schools? How can service-learning be a strategy for advancing academic achievement, especially with disadvantaged or at-risk students? How can community organizations become partners with schools in ways that reinforce the curriculum and also teach compassion and democratic action? Where can you find information on school, community and faith-based organizations dedicated to advancing President Bush's goals of volunteerism and service to country? What can parents do at home and in their communities to help their children develop strong character and become good citizens with a life-long commitment to helping those in need?