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Web
Sites for Further Information
National
Service Learning Clearinghouse - Comprehensive
information system focusing on all dimensions of Service Learning,
covering K-higher education as well as community based initiatives.
Includes resources, databases, videos, state reports, bibliographies,
publication lists, order information. http://www.servicelearning.org/
National
Youth Leadership Council - Pioneering
in youth service and leadership. Includes model programs,
youth leadership, public policy, professional development,
publications and videos, and Internet resources. http://www.nylc.org
Maryland
Student Service Alliance - Maryland
is the first state in the nation to require high school students
to engage in Service Learning as a graduation requirement.
Site provides support to staff and students engaged in Service
Learning. It includes history, Best Practices, curricula,
project ideas, materials and other web links. http://www.mssa.sailorsite.net
Learn
and Serve America Exchange -
Provides assistance to anyone implementing Service Learning
programs and has questions about technical assistance, regional
centers, peer mentors etc. http://www.lsaexchange.org
Communications
for a Sustainable Future: Service Learning - Contains
general articles, guide to College and University service
learning programs, and international service learning programs.
http://csf.colorado.edu/sl/
National
Center for Education Statistics - Provides
information on the condition of public and private education
from elementary through post-secondary levels. Also includes
longitudinal survey data on various levels of education and
major transition phases of students' lives. http://nces.ed.gov/surveys
National
Assessment of Education Progress - Report
has assessed academic performance in fourth, eighth and twelfth
grades in a range of subjects. Results are now in from the
l998 Civics assessment. Contains interesting implications
for use of Service Learning as a methodology. http://www.nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard
National
Indian Youth Leadership Project - Recently
published the first annual Journal of Native Service Learning.
Brings together thought provoking articles about the role
of Service Learning in schools and colleges. http://www.niylp.org
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