Service learning consists of a variety of activities outside the traditional school setting that connects community service and civic engagement to academic content to enrich learning as well as benefit others and the community.
Resources
The Means to Grow Up: The Role of Apprenticeship in Preparing All Youth for College and Career Success
OverviewThis AYPF forum reflected the growing national dialogue about how to ensure that youth receive the skills and experiences they need to be productive, s…
Working Collaboratively Across Systems to Better Serve Youth
OverviewThis meeting provided participants with an opportunity to revisit and delve deeper into the main themes and questions raised by the previous three meet…
- March 21, 2009
Learning Around the Clock: Benefits of Expanded Learning Opportunities for Older Youth (2009)
SynopsisThis publication identifies and describes Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELOs) that improve academic performance, college and career preparation, soc…
- July 1, 2006
Federal, State, and Local Roles Supporting Alternative Education
SynopsisThis paper examines the roles that various levels of government play through legislation, policy, and other initiatives that support quality alternativ…