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service-learning -A teaching methodology, and a type of classroom experience, at any level of education from elemenary school through college, that integrates community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities. >> SEMESTER OF SERVICE
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- Learn and Serve America is a program of the Corporation for National and Communty Service that supports service-learning and the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse.
- National Service-Learning Partnership - "a nationwide network of members advancing service-learning as a core part of every young person's life and education."
- Service-Learning United - "a growing alliance of state and national organizations that represent K-12 schools, tribes, community-based organizations, colleges and universities committed to increasing resources and recognition of service-learning."
- Youth Service America - a national nonprofit organization dedicated to making service and service-learning the common expectation and experience of all young people in America.
- Education Comission of the States/National Center for Learning and Citizenship - a project of the organization of chief state school officers to support school-based service and service-learning.
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