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Below is a list of resources that trace the growth and development of the rich American tradition of community service, civic-engagement, and service-learning. The tapestry of American history is interwoven with the idea of service and populated by individuals who have sought to make a difference in their communities and their nation. Following are some of our most relevant resources for this topic.
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- Growing to Greatness: The State of the Service-Learning Project (annual series), National Youth Leadership Council
- Formative Years: Lessons from a Decade in the Service-Learning Field (2004), Brien McHugh (PDF),
- Jane Addams and the Origins of Service-Learning (2004), Gary Daynes and Nicholas V. Longo (PDF)
- Service-Learning: History, Theory, and Issues (2004), Bruce W. Speck and Sherry L. Hoppe
- Service-Learning: A Movement's Pioneers Reflect on Its Origin, Practice, and Future (1999), Dwight E. Giles, Timothy K. Stanton, and Nadinne I. Cruz
