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Tina Doepker, an art teacher at Grogan Elementary in Southgate, Michigan, knew she wanted to engage her students in ServiceNation's Day of Action following an informational email from the district's grant coordinator. "I was immediately inspired by the thought of so many people across the country working together on one special day to make a difference in the world," she says...
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Clarkston Community Schools have acquired much experience in service-learning, considering they’ve been a Learn and Serve – Michigan grantee since 2003. During that time they’ve had plenty of practice incorporating their efforts within their community. Many of the schools within the district are engaged in service-learning, including Bailey Lake Elementary...
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Honey Creek Community School in Ann Arbor offers its students a unique learning experience. The public charter school, located in the High Point School, serves students kindergarten through eighth grade in Washtenaw County. Its mission is to provide an education that emphasizes the integration of thought and experience by centering learning on themes and projects in a multi-age...
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The L'Anse Creuse Public Schools have developed and implemented many service-learning projects over the years. During that time they have worked hard to standardize their projects by partnering with organizations/businesses in the community, utilizing their student’s voices while planning, and reflecting on their efforts once projects are completed. It is through these...
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When the 7th graders at Maryville Middle School were asked to start a project that would benefit their community, they not only did this but also incorporated conservation efforts into their project. Mozingo Lake, located in Maryville, Missouri plays a large role in the Northwest Missouri community, offering a place for community members to boat, fish, camp, and golf. The goal of the...
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Wyoming County, WV 4-H FLOW, an AmeriCorps Learn & Serve grantee of the WV Commission for National and Community Service, completed over 500 hours of watershed service-learning projects. Youth met aftershool twice per month over a 6 month period, completing project WET curriculum activities. One of their activities included a guest speaker from Raleigh County, WV Solid Waste Authority...
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In celebration of Global Youth Service Day 2009, People to People International student member Justin Churchman worked with Coronado High School students to plant tree seedlings behind three major non-profit organizations in El Paso to provide a windbreak and safety screen for their outdoor areas. In total, the group planted 42 seedlings behind the Child Crisis Center of El Paso, the YWCA...
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In celebration of Global Youth Service Day 2009, the East Brunswick, New Jersey (Synergy) Student Chapter of People to People International collected books to improve the primary education of ‘Invisible Children’ of northern Uganda. The chapter's kick-off event was a Hunger Banquet that took place on Saturday, March 28. A month-long book drive was conducted in the community...
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In celebration of Global Youth Service Day 2009, the Vaslui, Romania (Mihail Kogalniceanu) Student Chapter of People to People International organized contests between students from three high schools in Vaslui. On April 24, the chapter planned an essay, poetry and drawing contest employing the theme "The World's Youth-The Ambassadors of Peace and Friendship". The chapter also helped...
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In celebration of Global Youth Service Day 2009, the Durban, South Africa (Hillcrest High School) Student Chapter of People to People International participated in a variety of projects to benefit the community. On Friday, April 24, the chapter sponsored a successful Random Acts of Kindness Day at Hillcrest High School, in which members gave small gifts to students and staff members. Chapter...
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