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Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning

Cesar Chavez (1927 – 1993) was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. His birthday, March 31, is celebrated as a day to promote service to the community in honor of Chavez's life and work. Following are our most relevant resources on this topic.

NSLC Library Items

Cesar E. Chavez Day High School Toolkit: January-March 2009 (2009), Cesar E. Chavez Foundation (PDF)
Cesar E. Chavez Day Middle School Toolkit: January-March 2009 (2009), Cesar E. Chavez Foundation (PDF)
Cesar E. Chavez Day Elementary School Toolkit: January-March 2009 (2009), Cesar E. Chavez Foundation (PDF)

SLICE Ideas and Examples

The Cause: A Book Drive (K-12)
Cesar Chavez Memorial Garden Project (K-12)
Cesar Chavez Garden and Greenhouse Project (K-12)
Beautifying Summit Elementary School and the Upper Ojai Community (K-12)

Related Websites

Cesar Chavez Service-Learning Resources (from the Alameda County Office of Education)
Cesar E. Chavez Foundation
CaliforniaVolunteers: Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning

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