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service-learning

A method of teaching, from elementary school through college, that integrates community service with academic study, enriches learning, teaches civic responsibility and strengthens communities. Why teach any other way?

Montana State University, Leadership Fellows 2009
Practicing leadership through service to campus and community.

land trust
a nonprofit community organization that protects land valued for nature, open space, recreation, agriculture, habitat for wildlife, and other conservation values.

Featured Quote

June 30, 2009, The White House

"Today, President Obama will highlight innovative non-profits that are making a difference in communities across the country....The President will call on foundations, philanthropists, and others in the private sector to partner with the government to find and invest in these innovative, high-impact solutions. Now more than ever, we need to build cross-sector partnerships to transform our schools, improve the health of Americans, and employ more people in clean energy and other emerging industries." >> SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR


New word

cyber-volunteer

SOURCE: Maria Shriver, First Lady of California, speaking at the National Conference of Volunteering and Service, said she had recently heard the term as a reference to online consultants for micro-loan programs.

On the calendar

United We Serve - 81 days of service June 22 through September 11, a National Day of Service and Remembrance.



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