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What is Service-Learning?Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. As students participate in service projects, actively meeting the needs of their communities, they develop practical skills, critical thinking, self-esteem, and a sense of civic responsibility which can last a lifetime. This is accomplished by combining service tasks with structured opportunities that bridge the gap between the classroom and the larger world.
By partnering with local schools, preservation organizations and enthusiasts can shape students' ideas about history and the importance of preservation and create a foundation they will carry for their lifetime. All this while meeting real needs. But students aren't the only ones that benefit. An essential aspect of service-learning is that the student, the community, and the preservation organization all benefit from the partnership.
