NACE : Resources : Service Learning

NACE was launched in 2000 with more than 80 group and individual charter members committed to advancing civic knowledge and engagement. NACE believes the time has come to band together to ensure that the next generation of citizens understands and values democracy and participates in the ongoing work of building democracy in America.

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Astin, A., Vogelgesang, L, Ikeda, E. & Yee, J. "How Service Learning Affects Students." Higher Education Research Institute, UCLA, 2000.

Billing, S.H. "Research on K-12 School-Based Service Learning: The Evidence Builds." Phi Delta Kappa, May 2000.

Bok, D.C. "Easing Political Cynicism with Civic Involvement." Chronicle of Higher Education, March 16, 2001: B7-10.

National Commission on Service Learning. Learning in Deed: The Power of Service-Learning for American Schools.

Perry, J.L. & Katula, M. "Does Service Affect Citizenship?" Administration & Society, Vol. 33 (3). July 2001: 330-365.

COOL - Campus Outreach Opportunity League. Mission is to education and empower college students to strengthen our nation through community service.

Do Something An organization that helps youth get involved in their communities.

Learning-In-Deed. Promotes communication among service-learning and educational reform researchers and practitioners to stimulate more and better quality research in K-12 service learning.